Description
Chipotle steak brings bold Mexican-inspired flavors to home kitchens with marinated, grilled beef that sizzles with spice. Homemade versions let you control seasoning and enjoy restaurant-quality meals without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) flank steak
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) chipotles in adobo (1–2 peppers with sauce)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp (5 g) kosher salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 g) black pepper
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) water
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Blend chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, water, lime juice, kosher salt, and black pepper into a smooth, zesty liquid mixture.
- Meat Infusion: Submerge steak in the prepared marinade within a robust ziplock bag, ensuring complete coverage, and refrigerate for 1-12 hours to maximize flavor absorption.
- Searing Setup: Heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, creating an optimal surface for achieving a caramelized exterior.
- Cooking Technique: Place marinated steak in the hot skillet, cooking undisturbed for 5 minutes to develop a rich, golden-brown crust, then flip and continue cooking 3-4 minutes for medium-rare doneness.
- Resting Phase: Transfer steak from heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes, enabling internal juice redistribution and ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Serving Presentation: Slice steak against the grain into bite-sized cubes, then plate alongside warm tortillas, cilantro-lime rice, and fresh pico de gallo for an authentic Chipotle-inspired meal.
Notes
- Marinade Masterpiece: Blending chipotle peppers with lime juice creates a complex, smoky flavor that deeply penetrates the meat for maximum taste impact.
- Searing Secrets: High heat and minimal movement in the skillet develop a perfect caramelized crust, locking in juices and creating restaurant-quality results.
- Resting Ritual: Allowing the steak to rest prevents moisture loss, ensuring each bite remains incredibly tender and juicy.
- Slice Smart: Cutting against the grain breaks down muscle fibers, guaranteeing a melt-in-your-mouth texture that transforms the entire eating experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg