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Jalapeño-Marinated Grilled Beef Chops

Jalapeño-Marinated Grilled Beef Chops are juicy, flavorful beef chops marinated with fresh jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil, then grilled until perfectly charred and tender. The marinade adds a gentle heat and bright citrus flavor, making this an easy yet bold dinner that comes together quickly on the grill.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Chops
  • 4 beef shoulder or chuck chops about 1-inch thick
Jalapeño Marinade
  • 1 fresh jalapeno finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix chopped jalapeno, minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Pat the beef chops dry with paper towels so the marinade adheres well.
  3. Place the beef chops in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over them and turn to coat evenly.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
  6. Grill the beef chops for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until nicely charred and cooked to your preferred doneness.
  7. Remove the chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving so the juices stay inside the meat.

Notes

For milder heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeno before chopping. You can also add a pinch of smoked paprika for extra depth of flavor. Leftover grilled beef can be sliced and used in wraps, rice bowls, or salads the next day.