Chef John's Grilled Mojo Beef

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef skirt steak
• 1 large navel orange , juiced
• 3 limes , juiced
• 0.25 cups olive oil , plus more for drizzling
• 6 cloves garlic , finely minced
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• ½ onion , thinly sliced
• 0.5 cups fresh chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt for finishing
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut skirt steaks into about 3 or 4 smaller pieces so it's easier to fit them into marinade dish.

2. 2

   Whisk orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, cumin, pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl. Place skirt steak pieces, 1 at a time, into the marinade to thoroughly coat them. Add sliced onions and toss with the meat.

3. 3

   Transfer mixture and marinade to a resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out air, seal bag, and place on a dish. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.

4. 4

   Transfer pieces of meat onto paper towel-lined rimmed sheet pan to drain for a couple of minutes.

5. 5

   Cook over hot coals. Grill first side 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and grill second side until internal temperature is about 125 degrees F (53 degrees C). Look for a shiny glossy surface indicating the meat juice is coming to the surface; this indicates the meat is just about done. Transfer to a plate and allow meat to rest a few minutes.

6. 6

   Slice into 1/2-inch slices and arrange on a serving plate. Spoon accumulated juices over the meat. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.