Description
Chipotle steak delivers restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen, packed with smoky, tender goodness that beats takeout any day. Marinating the beef in zesty citrus and spices guarantees a mouthwatering meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 (7 ounces) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
- Combine 1 (7 oz) can chipotle peppers, ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 8 garlic cloves, 1 bunch fresh cilantro, and lime juice in a blender. Pulse until the mixture transforms into a smooth marinade.
- Pour the marinade over your steak, keeping ¼ cup separate for later. Refrigerate the meat for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
- Remove steak from refrigerator and pat dry with paper towels. Let it reach room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet to 425°F with 1 tablespoon of oil. Sear the steak for exactly 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare doneness.
- Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for 7-10 minutes. This allows juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips, then cut into small cubes.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat. Toss cubed steak with 1 tablespoon reserved marinade and cook for 20-30 seconds, just enough to warm through.
- Plate your steak and serve immediately with preferred accompaniments or as a filling for tacos, burritos, and rice bowls.
Notes
- Marinade timing matters most: shorter times give lighter flavor, while 24 hours creates deeper, more intense taste.
- Choose skirt or flank steak for authentic texture and best results with this recipe.
- Rest meat after cooking to lock in juices and ensure maximum tenderness when slicing.
- Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing chipotle peppers based on your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8.5 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 179 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1162 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg