- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“Roasted meat with lemon and spice marinade is tasty and easy to make, ensuring a perfect meal for the family.”
What you need to know
- Usar carne de coxão mole para um resultado macio e suculento
- Marinada com suco de limão, alho, cominho e pimenta-do-reino
- Grelhar a carne em alta temperatura para um sabor intenso
Ingredients
Main
- 1.5 kg of topside beef
- 1/2 cup of lemon juice
- 4 cloves of crushed garlic
- 1 tablespoon of cumin
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
Instructions
Principal
- In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, garlic, cumin, pepper, and salt.
- Place the meat in this marinade and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to high temperature.
- Remove the meat from the marinade and let it drain.
- Brush the grill with olive oil.
- Grill the meat for about 15 minutes on each side.
- Once grilled, remove from heat and let rest.
- Slice the meat into strips and serve hot.
Chef's tips
- Deixe a carne descansar na marinada por pelo menos 2 horas para melhor absorção de sabores
- Pincele a grelha com azeite antes de grelhar para evitar que a carne grude
- Corte a carne em tiras finas para facilitar a deglutição
Variations
- Adicionar fatias de abacaxi para um toque exótico
- Usar carne de porco para um resultado suculento
- Incluir fatias de manga no final do assado para um sabor suave
Substitutions
- Usar suco de limão comum em vez de suco de limão fresco
- Adicionar cebola picada para complementar o sabor da marinada
- Substituir o azeite de oliva por óleo de coco
How to store
Roast beef should be served immediately, but can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Can it be frozen?
Not recommended to freeze ready-made roast meat. Freeze the roast meat in individual portions after resting and thaw at room temperature before heating.
What to serve with
Pairs well with white rice, beans, and a green leaf salad
Frequently asked questions
Can the meat be roasted in the oven?
Yes, it can be baked in the oven at 200°C for about 30 minutes, turning once.
Can I add white wine to the marinade?
Yes, the white wine will add an extra touch of flavor.
Can the meat be marinated for longer?
Yes, you can marinate for up to 24 hours for better flavors.
How to prevent the meat from sticking to the grill?
Brush the grill with olive oil before placing the meat to grill.
