Easy Keto Grilled Mojo Skirt Steak is a very simple, tender, marinated steak recipe that has citrus, spices & Latin flavors. It is low carb, keto, paleo & Whole30.
Easy to prepare, made with simple ingredients, this keto grilled mojo skirt steak is tender and rich with flavors inspired by Cuban & Puerto Rican food.
Mojo grilled steak is low in carbs, paleo, and whole30; you will love how easy it is to whip up the marinade & grill the steak to perfection using the outdoor grill or an indoor grilling pan.
I simply adore my cast iron stovetop grilling pan and use it all the time. I seem to get better results with it than using my ancient, barely working outdoor gas grill.
Yes, I need a new outdoor grill, but that is a disagreement that the hubby & I can sort out later, lol.
While vacationing in Puerto Rico in 2011, we discovered a super tasty sauce called Mojo sauce.
Mojo sauce is usually an oil-based garlic & citrus sauce that is served as a dip for tostones or a sauce on meats or on mofongo (a plantain mash).
I was inspired to make a low carb, Whole30 skirt steak marinade version of the sauce and used most of the ingredients, flavors, and spices.
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Keto Grilled Mojo Skirt Steak
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs beef skirt steak, cut into 4 smaller pieces
Marinade:
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ cup avocado oil, or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish (optional):
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Directions:
- Add all marinade ingredients to a Mixing bowl and whisk. Pour marinade into a zippered freezer bag.
- Add skirt steak to bag, zip bag, and massage marinade into meat in the bag.
- Place the bag in the fridge and let marinate for 2 hours.
- For Outdoor Grill: Heat outdoor grill and place the meat on the hot side of the grill for 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until well-charred and a meat thermometer inserted into their center reads 115°F to 120°F for medium-rare or 125°F to 130°F for medium.
- For Indoor Grill Pan: If using an indoor grilling pan, heat pan with 1 tablespoon avocado oil over medium-high to high heat and once the pan is hot, grill steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side until charred depending on the thickness of the meat.
- Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting meat.
- Serve, or slice against the grain and serve. Can also fill low carb cheese shells, lettuce cups for paleo & Whole30, or low carb tortillas for tacos, or can also serve on top of a salad. Garnish with optional cilantro
Nutritional Data: Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: One 6 ounce steak, Amounts per serving- Cal: 218, Carbs: 2g, Net Carbs: 2g, Fiber: 0g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Protein: 11g, Sugars: 0g, Sodium: 442mg
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Keto Grilled Mojo Skirt Steak
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound beef skirt steak cut into 4 smaller pieces
Marinade:
- 1 lime juiced
- ¼ cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish (optional):
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Add all marinade ingredients to a Mixing bowl and whisk. Pour marinade into a zippered freezer bag.
- Add skirt steak to bag, zip bag, and massage marinade into meat in the bag.
- Place the bag in the fridge and let marinate for 2 hours.
- For Outdoor Grill: Heat outdoor grill and place the meat on the hot side of the grill for 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until well-charred and a meat thermometer inserted into their center reads 115°F to 120°F for medium-rare or 125°F to 130°F for medium.
- For Indoor Grill Pan: If using an indoor grilling pan, heat pan with 1 tablespoon avocado oil over medium-high to high heat and once the pan is hot, grill steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side until charred depending on the thickness of the meat.
- Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting meat.
- Serve, or slice against the grain and serve. Can also fill low carb cheese shells, lettuce cups for paleo & Whole30, or low carb tortillas for tacos, or can also serve on top of a salad. Garnish with optional cilantro
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Wren says
I bought some beef skirt without really knowing what to do with it. Found your recipe and realised I already had all the ingredients.
WOW. This marinade was aaaabsolutely amazing. It was a hit for both myself and my husband, and he's already added more beef-skirt to the shopping list!
Stacey says
Thank you, Wren, for trying the recipe and for your very kind words 🙂
Brenna says
Okay, you've convinced me. I must go to Puerto Rico, for real. This steak is a.m.a.z.i.n.g!! It marinated about four hours (I worked later than intended), and I used my gas grill. I served it with low carb tortillas, spinach, a couple Cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar, cilantro and avocado. The flavors absolutely danced in my mouth - yummers! Thank you so much for a much appreciated, completely delish, late Friday night meal!!
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Brenna, for trying the recipe and for your very kind words. Yes, Puerto Rico is beautiful and has amazing food! It is heartbreaking all that they have gone through since the last hurricane.
Erin says
I've saved this for the next time we grill! I hope that happens soon! It looks awesome.
Hope says
This looks so juicy and tender! I heave never heard of mojo sauce, it sounds interesting, love how you have made your own version!
Linda says
I just can't stop admiring this delicious skirt steak! It looks so juicy, so flavorful, and best of all this can be done in no time. Love how easy but tasty it is.
paleoglutenfreeguy says
Whoa, look at that perfectly cooked steak. I can't wait to make this!
Joni Gomes says
Oh.my.gosh that was one perfect piece of steak! So juicy, perfectly seasoned and cooked! Thank you for the step-by-step pics, that was really helpful!
Annemarie says
This is so juicy and flavorful! I love quick and easy it is to make.
Zuzana says
We make steaks for dinner in our house regularly. Those tips and suggestions are so valuable. Thanks for all of them. Will for sure help next time.
Jean Choi says
My favorite food is steak and this is totally on my level! The combination of the spices sounds amazing and I can't wait to try this recipe!
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says
You're making me salivate! I've got this on the menu for weekend BBQing!
ChihYu says
This flavor combination with juicy, grilled steak is so tasty!
Megan Stevens says
We love skirt steak, and I buy it regularly for stir fries, but I've never seen it made this way before. I look forward to trying a new method, and I love the spices and flavors you've used.
Mike says
Amazing recipe! I will be making this tonight! I wish I found your blog when I first started keto!
Raia Todd says
Mmm! That marinade sounds delicious! This steak looks perfect, I'm gonna have to go get a steak and try it. 🙂
heather says
That skirt steak looks gorgeous! Cooked to perfection!!