Description
Indulge in the bold, smoky flavors of Copycat Chipotle Steak right from your kitchen. This recipe features a flavor-packed marinade that transforms tender steak into a restaurant-quality dish you can enjoy at home. Perfect for taco night, meal prep, or a cozy dinner, this steak is not only versatile but also impressively easy to make. Serve it in tacos, burritos, or alongside your favorite sides for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 can (7oz) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch cilantro
- Juice of ½ lime
- 2 tsps chipotle powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsps salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine chipotle peppers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and spices. Blend until smooth.
- Place the steak in a large bowl and pour the marinade over it. Ensure the steak is well coated and reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for later.
- Heat a skillet over high heat with a little oil. Remove excess marinade from the steak and sear each side for about 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Let the steak rest briefly before slicing thinly against the grain. Add cubed steak back to the skillet with reserved marinade to warm through.
- Serve with your choice of tortillas or sides like rice and beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg