Description
Sizzling Mexican-inspired Chipotle-Style Steak brings fiery flavors and bold spices straight to your dinner table. Marinated beef delivers a perfect balance of smoky heat and tender texture that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) steak (sirloin, flank, or skirt)
Marinade Peppers and Spices:
- 1 7-ounce (198 grams) can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Additional Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup (85 grams) honey
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch cilantro
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by blending chipotle peppers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and spices into a smooth, aromatic mixture.
- Submerge the steak in the marinade, ensuring thorough coating while reserving 1/4 cup for later use. Refrigerate for 1-24 hours to infuse deep, complex flavors.
- Prepare a scorching hot skillet or grill, reaching high temperature for optimal searing. Remove steak from marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
- Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes per side, creating a caramelized exterior while maintaining a juicy medium-rare interior. Adjust cooking time for desired doneness.
- Allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain, ensuring tender, easy-to-eat pieces.
- For additional flavor, quickly sauté cubed steak in the skillet with reserved marinade for 20-30 seconds.
- Serve the steak in versatile presentations like burritos, tacos, salads, or alongside rice and beans, complemented by your preferred toppings.
Notes
- Always marinate the steak in the refrigerator to prevent bacterial growth and keep the meat safe.
- Reserve a portion of the marinade before adding raw meat to use as a flavor booster or sauce without cross-contamination risks.
- Slice the steak against the grain to ensure tender, easy-to-chew pieces that showcase the marinade’s deep flavors.
- For a leaner option, choose flank or sirloin steak and trim visible fat before marinating to reduce overall calorie content.
- Prep Time: 1 hour (or up to 24 hours)
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 42g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg