Description
Chipotle steak sizzles with bold Mexican flavors that bring restaurant-quality grilling straight to your backyard barbecue. Marinated beef slices deliver serious taste without complicated techniques, making weekend cookouts deliciously simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds flank steak
Marinade Components:
- 1 (7 ounces) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- ½ lime juice
Instructions
- Pulverize the marinade ingredients in a blender: 1 can chipotle peppers, ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 8 garlic cloves, 1 bunch cilantro, and lime juice until completely smooth.
- Transfer raw steak into a large bowl or zip-top bag. Drench the meat completely with marinade, reserving ¼ cup for later. Refrigerate for minimum 1 hour.
- Prepare a large skillet by heating it to 450°F with a thin layer of oil. Pat your marinated steak dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid.
- Sear the steak at high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, aiming for a deep caramelized exterior. Achieve medium-rare internal temperature of 135°F.
- Allow the steak to rest on a cutting board for exactly 5 minutes to retain internal juices.
- Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips, then chop into bite-sized cubes.
- Return cubed steak to the skillet at 500°F. Drizzle 1 tablespoon reserved marinade and sauté for 20-30 seconds until edges crisp.
- Transfer steak to serving plate, ready to accompany rice, beans, or wrap in tortillas.
Notes
- Selecting the right cut matters, so choose skirt or flank steak for authentic flavor and tender results.
- Reserve extra marinade carefully to prevent cross-contamination, keeping fresh marinade for final sizzle and serving.
- Letting the steak rest after cooking helps redistribute juices, ensuring each bite stays moist and packed with flavor.
- For gluten-free needs, swap honey with maple syrup and double-check your spice blend’s ingredients to maintain the recipe’s authentic taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 191 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg