Description
Chipotle Steak Copycat brings sizzling Mexican-inspired flavors straight to home kitchens with tender marinated beef and zesty seasonings. Marinating techniques and quick grilling ensure restaurant-quality results you can savor without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) flank steak
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) chipotles in adobo (about 1–2 peppers with sauce)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 grams) black pepper
Cooking Components:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) water
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Place the steak inside a large, sturdy ziplock bag, preparing it for a flavor-packed marinade.
- Utilize a blender to transform chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, water, freshly squeezed lime juice, kosher salt, and black pepper into a smooth, vibrant liquid marinade.
- Thoroughly coat the steak by pouring the chipotle mixture over the meat, ensuring complete coverage, then seal the bag and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or up to 12 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
- Preheat a medium-sized skillet with vegetable oil (15 milliliters or ) over medium-high heat, creating an ideal searing environment.
- Carefully transfer the marinated steak to the hot skillet, allowing it to cook undisturbed for approximately 5 minutes to develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Flip the steak and continue cooking until it reaches your preferred level of doneness, typically 3-4 additional minutes for medium-rare.
- Remove the steak from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes, allowing the internal juices to redistribute and ensure maximum tenderness.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain into bite-sized cubes, which will guarantee a more tender and enjoyable eating experience.
- Serve the steak alongside traditional accompaniments such as warm tortillas, cilantro-lime rice, and fresh pico de gallo for a complete meal.
Notes
- Marinate the steak for maximum flavor by soaking it in a zesty chipotle blend that infuses every bite with smoky, tangy goodness.
- Choose a high-quality cut like flank or skirt steak for the most tender and juicy results that melt in your mouth.
- Let the meat rest after cooking to lock in those delicious juices, ensuring each slice is perfectly moist and packed with flavor.
- Slice against the grain to break down tough muscle fibers, creating melt-in-your-mouth tender pieces that are easy to chew.
- Customize your meal with fresh sides like homemade pico de gallo, warm tortillas, or cilantro-lime rice for a restaurant-quality experience at home.
- Keep marinating time flexible between 1 hour and overnight, allowing you to prep ahead or make a quick weeknight dinner without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 241 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg