Picanha with Onion Garlic Mojo

Post date: Aug 30, 2011 6:20:11 PM

Serves 4

½ cup onions, chopped

4 ounces mushrooms, sliced

¾ cup olive oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

4 cloves garlic, minced

1-½ teaspoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped

Salt & pepper to taste

1/2 zucchini, julienned

½ yellow squash, julienned

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

½ cup diced eggplant

¼ red onion, chopped

Salt & pepper to taste

4 4-ounce top sirloin steaks

For the Mojo, sauté onions and mushrooms in a lightly oiled pan until onions are translucent and mushrooms are cooked through. Combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano in a small bowl; add salt and pepper if needed. Pour over onions and mushrooms in skillet. Cook until fragrant; do not allow garlic to brown. Remove Mojo from skillet and set aside to cool.

In the same skillet, add zucchini, squash, bell pepper, eggplant and red onion. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until cooked through. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Grill until desired doneness. To serve, top each steak with the Onion Garlic Mojo.

Recipe and photo courtesy of San Juan Marriott Resort’s La Vista Latin Grill - San Juan, Puerto Rico