Best 6 Cuban Style Marinated Steaks Recipes

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Welcome to the world of Cuban-style marinated steaks, where flavors dance together in a harmonious blend. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Havana. In this article, we will guide you through the art of creating the perfect Cuban-style marinated steak, exploring the secrets of marinating techniques, selecting the right cuts of meat, and cooking methods to achieve that mouthwatering, smoky char. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a home cook looking to impress your friends and family, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the knowledge and inspiration you need to create an unforgettable meal.

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CUBAN MARINATED STEAK RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Cuban Marinated Steak Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by kristentirrell

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Montreal-style steak seasoning
2 1/4 teaspoons lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 pounds beef rib-eye steaks

Steps:

  • Place cumin seeds into a small skillet over medium heat; stir constantly until seeds turn dark brown and smell toasted, about 1 minute. Mix cumin seeds with orange juice, vegetable oil, steak seasoning, lime juice, and oregano in a bowl. Place steaks into a large resealable plastic bag, pour orange juice marinade over the meat, and squeeze out air. Seal bag and turn it over several times to coat meat with marinade. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or longer for extra flavor. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove steaks from marinade, shaking off any excess. Discard used marinade. Grill steaks on the preheated grill until seared on the outsides and still slightly pink in the centers, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted sideways into the center of the thickest steak should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Let steaks rest for 3 minutes before slicing.

LOMO DE RES, CUBAN-STYLE RIB-EYE STEAKS



Lomo de Res, Cuban-Style Rib-Eye Steaks image

This cut of meat is sold in most Mexican or Cuban groceries but can also be found or asked for at any butcher. It is a really thin cut (1/4 inch thick) of boneless rib eye, taken from the small end of the rib roast, you can pan fry it, but I suggest grilling it. I think it is best when taken straight off the grill, sliced and served with a warm tortilla.

Provided by lilloli500

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon meat tenderizer
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
2 pounds rib-eye steak, 1/4 inch thick
1 onion, sliced
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
1 ¼ cups fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, meat tenderizer, and seasoning salt in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning blend into both sides of the steaks.
  • Arrange 1/4 of the sliced onions in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan, lay steaks across the onions, top with more onions and pour 1/4 cup of lime juice and 1/4 of the bottle of beer over the top; repeat these layers until you run out of steaks, pouring all remaining lime juice and beer over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 40 minutes. Do not marinate the steaks for longer than an hour, because the acid from the lime juice in the marinade will begin to cook the meat.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Place steaks on the grill and discard the marinade.
  • Grill the steaks to your desired degree of doneness, or about 2 minutes per side for well done. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with warm tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1103.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CUBAN-STYLE MARINATED STEAK



Cuban-Style Marinated Steak image

Make and share this Cuban-Style Marinated Steak recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mariposa13

Categories     Steak

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons grill mates McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 lbs sirloin steaks, trimmed

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients, except steak, in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish.
  • Add steak, turn to coat well.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.
  • Remove steak from marinade, reserving remaining marinade.
  • Grill over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes per side or until desired doneness, brushing with reserved marinade halfway through cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.5, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 148.1, Sodium 106.3, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1, Protein 42.6

CUBAN-STYLE MARINATED STEAK



Cuban-Style Marinated Steak image

Make and share this Cuban-Style Marinated Steak recipe from Food.com.

Provided by crazycookinmama

Categories     Steak

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 lbs sirloin steaks, trimmed

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients, except steak, in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish.
  • Add steak; turn to coat well.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.
  • Remove steak from marinade, reserving remaining marinade.
  • Grill over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes per side or until desired doneness, brushing with reserved marinade halfway through cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.7, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 148.1, Sodium 106.3, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1, Protein 42.6

CUBAN MARINATED STEAK



Cuban Marinated Steak image

This Latin-inspired steak pairs perfectly with rice and beans. Slice leftovers really thin and serve on crusty day-old rolls for an amazing lunch or snack afterwards.

Provided by Michael Batt

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ teaspoon cumin seeds
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Montreal-style steak seasoning
2 ¼ teaspoons lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ pounds beef rib-eye steaks

Steps:

  • Place cumin seeds into a small skillet over medium heat; stir constantly until seeds turn dark brown and smell toasted, about 1 minute. Immediately pour seeds into a bowl to stop the cooking. Mix cumin seeds with orange juice, vegetable oil, steak seasoning, lime juice, and oregano in a bowl.
  • Place steaks into a large resealable plastic bag, pour orange juice marinade over the meat, and squeeze out air. Seal bag and turn it over several times to coat meat with marinade. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or longer for extra flavor.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove steaks from marinade, shaking off any excess. Discard used marinade. Grill steaks on the preheated grill until seared on the outsides and still slightly pink in the centers, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted sideways into the center of the thickest steak should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Let steaks rest for 3 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1428.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CHURRASCO SKIRT STEAK CUBAN-STYLE WITH MARINADE RECIPE RECIPE - (5/5)



Churrasco Skirt Steak Cuban-Style with Marinade Recipe Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by kbartell

Number Of Ingredients 19

Beef skirt steak cut in long steaks (about 3/4 pound per person or more)
Cuban Churrasco (Mojo) Marinade
3 heads garlic -- about 30 to 40 cloves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 and 1/2 cups sour orange juice
(If you can't get sour orange juice in your area, use two parts orange to one part lemon and one part lime)
1 cup minced onion
2 teaspoons oregano
1 cup Spanish olive oil
Cuban Chimichurri Sauce
1 large bunch of cilantro leaves
8 cloves garlic
1/4 cup vinegar
Juice of one lime
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup onion
Dash or two of red pepper flakes
Salt and Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mojo Marinade To make the marinade: Mash garlic, salt, and peppercorns into a paste, using a mortar and pestle. Stir in sour orange juice, onion, and oregano. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or longer. Whisk the garlic-orange juice mixture with the olive oil until well blended. Preparing the Meat Preparing the meat is very easy. Place the meat in a large bowl or pan. Add enough mojo marinade to cover the meat. Place a cover over the bowl or pan and place in the refrigerator a minimum of five hours, but preferably overnight. Chimichurri Sauce While your meat is marinating, make the sauce. We like to make it the easy way. Put everything except the olive oil in a blender and using the "chop" setting, click on and off until you have a thick mixture. Do not over process! This is the kind of dish you need to taste and adjust so that you get just the right flavor! So taste it! (The best way to taste it is with a piece of bread.) Whisk in the olive oil. (If you use the blender to incorporate the oil, the oil and liquids will emulsify, giving your chimichurri a white, paste-like texture.) Add salt, pepper, more vinegar and lime juice as needed. The flavor should be very intense with garlic and cilantro. Don't be stingy with the salt either! Grilling the Meat Grill the marinated steaks outdoors on the barbecue. (Make sure your coals are hot and white!) You can cook them however you like your steak -- from rare to well done. However, the rarer the meat, the more tender and flavorful! Serve the meat with the chimichurri sauce -- it tastes great!

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of steak: For Cuban-style marinated steaks, flank steak or skirt steak are the best choices. These cuts are relatively inexpensive and have a good amount of flavor.
  • Slice the steak against the grain: This will help to tenderize the steak and make it more flavorful.
  • Use a good marinade: The marinade is what gives Cuban-style marinated steaks their unique flavor. Be sure to use a marinade that contains citrus juices, garlic, and cumin.
  • Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes: The longer the steak marinates, the more flavorful it will be. However, do not marinate the steak for more than 24 hours, as this can make the steak tough.
  • Cook the steak over high heat: Cuban-style marinated steaks are best cooked over high heat. This will help to sear the steak and lock in the flavor.
  • Serve the steak with your favorite sides: Cuban-style marinated steaks can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, or plantains.

Conclusion:

Cuban-style marinated steaks are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your Cuban-style marinated steaks are flavorful and tender.

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