Description
Enjoy restaurant-quality steak bursting with smoky, spicy flavors. This chipotle steak recipe is simple, budget-friendly, and perfect for every occasion. Skip the takeout and master this dish at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb steak (flank, skirt, or sirloin works best)
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- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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- 3 garlic cloves, minced
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
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- 1 tsp ground cumin
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- 1 tsp smoked paprika
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- 1 lime (juice and zest)
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- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Blend chipotle peppers, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, lime juice, and zest. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. For a hint of sweetness, add honey.
Place the steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over it, ensuring even coating. Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, for maximum flavor infusion.
Warm up a grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and pat it dry to achieve a beautiful sear. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare or adjust based on your preference.
Set the steak aside for 5 minutes to ensure the juices stay sealed in. Slice against the grain for tender, flavorful bites.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: main course
- Method: grilling, pan-searing
- Cuisine: mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz steak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chipotle steak recipe, smoky steak, homemade chipotle, Mexican steak, easy steak recipe