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Chipotle Steak (Copycat Recipe)

Tender steak, infused with smoky chipotle peppers and a blend of vibrant spices, grilled to perfection. This recipe captures the signature smoky and slightly spicy essence of chipotle peppers, creating a dish that is incredibly easy to prepare and intensely satisfying to devour.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes + marinating time
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs flank or skirt steak
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, plus 2 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, vinegar, brown sugar, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Place steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the steak, ensuring full coverage. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably 4-8 hours.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Remove steak from marinade and discard excess marinade. Pat steak dry with paper towels.
  5. Grill steak for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust time to desired doneness.
  6. Remove from grill and let steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
  8. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For extra spice, add a minced habanero pepper to the marinade. For enhanced smokiness, include 1 tsp smoked paprika.

  • Author: Camilia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: chipotle steak, grilled steak, copycat recipe, spicy steak