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Cuban Beef and Zucchini Kebabs with Mojo Sauce

Cuban Beef and Zucchini Kebabs with Mojo Sauce

Name: Cuban Beef and Zucchini Kebabs with Mojo Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 skewers
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup fresh orange juice; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (16 ounce) sirloin steak (1 inch thick), cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces; 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 (10 ounce) zucchini, cut on a long diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Rating: 4.62 stars

13 Ratings
9 Reviews
4 Photos

A nice, summery mix of meat and veg that is super easy to grill and eat. The sauce makes it even better!

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Recipe Summary

prep:

25 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 skewers

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Mash garlic to a paste with salt using a mortar and pestle or flat side of a large knife, then whisk together with orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, cumin and oregano in a bowl.

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Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (375 degrees F to 450 degrees F).
Step 3

Thread beef on 4 skewers, leaving a little space between each piece. Put skewers on a baking sheet and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Thread zucchini onto 4 skewers so slices can grill cut sides down, then transfer to baking sheet. Lightly brush beef and zucchini all over with oil.
Step 4

Lightly oil grate and grill beef, covered with lid, turning once, about 4 minutes total for medium rare. Transfer to a serving platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
Step 5

Lightly oil grate again and grill zucchini, covered with lid, turning once, until grill marks appear and zucchini is just tender, 4 to 5 minutes total. Transfer skewers to a serving platter. Drizzle beef and zucchini with about half of sauce, and serve remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

308 calories; protein 22g; carbohydrates 10.3g; fat 20.4g; cholesterol 49.1mg; sodium 638.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (9)

Most helpful positive review

Marty

06/20/2016

I marinated the meat a few hours before I grilled. After supper my family said I should make it again. Read More

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(5)

13 Ratings

5 star values: 8
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Marty

06/20/2016

I marinated the meat a few hours before I grilled. After supper my family said I should make it again. Read More

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Lisa K.

06/03/2018

These were very very good. The sauce is so delicious. But I think the next time I make these I would marinate the meat as I just wished the flavour from the sauce had infused the meat. Read More

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(3)

Buckwheat Queen

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03/10/2017

These were so good and so easy to make. They disappeared as soon as I put them on the table. I surprised my family with these for lunch. I added some other vegetables to the skewers like tomatoes and jalapenos. I only had thin strips of steak so I rolled them up after marinating them and then put them on the sticks. Excellent recipe thank you for sharing it with us. Read More

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Danny P

12/29/2018

Made this this evening. I used Goya Mojo which I have used for years to marinate flank steak and eat as fajitas. Made two changes. I don t like zucchini so I used yellow squash. And I cooked about 4-5 mins per side for both meat and squash. Squash was crisp and tender and the meat was medium. I served with Mexican rice which I made in my instant pot. Read More

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monstermom99

07/11/2018

For once I did not change the original recipe. The sauce was delicious though a bit "limey" for my teenager. I did make chicken kabobs for the kids as they don't like steak. That may be why the lime was more pronounced. It was more mellow on the beef. Will make again and consider marinating depending on time. Read More

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Deb

06/05/2018

Very good! Easy to make not need a lot of prep time. And grilling veggies is always a hit with my 10 year old! Sauce. Ramped everything up a notch. Will make again. Was very good paired with Raspberry mojitos! Read More

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SZYQ1

08/03/2018

Excellent recipe and very easy to make! We loved our dinner tonight! The flavors are perfectly balanced and really makes zucchini delicious as you dip it in the sauce (my husband does not care for zucchini and loved this). I chose to marinade the beef with half of the sauce for 45 min. - 1 hour which resulted in the meat soaking in the flavor and tender for being sirloin. When dipping the beef in the sauce there seemed to be too much lime coming through but that's soley from my obvious adjustment to the recipe. This recipe is so good though that I didn't even realize I forgot to add the salt and pepper before grilling and didn't bother to add any after! Served over plain steamed white rice. Looking forward to making this again! Thanks for the recipe! Read More

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georgia

08/02/2019

I followed the recipe pretty closely except I marinated the meat for 2 hours. Everyone loved it but I think I ll marinate for less time when I make it again. I brushed the zucchini with sauce prior to grilling. I used fresh oregano because I grow it. Read More

Pam Findlay

08/04/2018

It was delicious! Read More

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Cuban Beef and Zucchini Kebabs with Mojo Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 307.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 44 %

carbohydrates: 3 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 31 %

saturated fat: 22 %

cholesterol: 16 %

vitamin a iu: 7 %

niacin equivalents: 66 %

vitamin b6: 49 %

vitamin c: 74 %

folate: 15 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 13 %

magnesium: 17 %

potassium: 20 %

sodium: 26 %

thiamin: 22 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Marty

06/20/2016

I marinated the meat a few hours before I grilled. After supper my family said I should make it again.

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(5)

Lisa K.

06/03/2018

These were very very good. The sauce is so delicious. But I think the next time I make these I would marinate the meat as I just wished the flavour from the sauce had infused the meat.

Helpful

(3)

Buckwheat Queen

Allstar