Description
Sizzling Chipotle Steak brings Mexican-inspired flavors straight to your kitchen, promising a spicy and tender culinary adventure. Marinated beef charred to perfection delivers bold smoky notes that elevate your dinner from ordinary to extraordinary, making you the chef of an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 pounds skirt steak (or flank steak or top sirloin)
Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/2 7 ounces can chipotles in adobo sauce
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped red onion
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Olive oil, for brushing the grill
Instructions
- Craft a fiery marinade by blending chipotle peppers, cumin, black pepper, oregano, salt, red onion, garlic, and lime juice into a vibrant, smooth paste using a food processor or blender. Modulate the chipotle quantity to match your heat tolerance.
- Transfer the marinade to a bowl or resealable bag, thoroughly coating the steak and ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 1-24 hours to allow deep flavor penetration.
- Heat grill to high temperature (around 450-500°F) for 15-20 minutes, optionally brushing grates with olive oil to prevent adherence.
- Remove steak from marinade, letting excess drip off, and position directly on scorching grill grates.
- Grill each side for 5-8 minutes, creating a robust char while monitoring internal temperature. Aim for medium-rare (135°F) or your preferred doneness.
- Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and ensure maximum tenderness.
- Slice against the meat’s grain into bite-sized pieces, revealing a perfectly seasoned, smoky protein ready for serving.
Notes
- Adjust chipotle peppers carefully, as they pack intense heat that can overwhelm the dish if overdone.
- Marinate the steak overnight for maximum flavor absorption and tender meat texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness without overcooking the steak.
- Swap traditional steak for plant-based alternatives like portobello mushrooms to create a vegetarian version that maintains similar smoky flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 437 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg