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Bowl of Chipotle steak with lime wedges and cilantro on the side.
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Chipotle Steak

Skip the takeout and make Copycat Chipotle Steak at home. This easy marinated steak is smoky, spicy, juicy, and perfect for bowls and burritos.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Refrigeration Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: chipotle steak
Servings: 8
Calories: 192kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds top sirloin steak
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil like canola or avocado

Marinade

  • 4 ounces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (about half of a 7-ounce can)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • juice of 2 limes

Instructions

  • All all marinade ingredients to a blender. Blend until it reaches a saucy consistency.
    Blender with Chipotle steak marinade.
  • Add steak and marinade to a resealable plastic bag or lidded container and shake around until the steak is coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
    Ziplock bag of top sirloin steaks with marinade.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may have to cook in batches. Add the steak and cook until the internal temperature reaches 140℉, flipping once.
    Cooked Chipotle steaks in cast iron skillet.
  • Move the steak to a cutting board and cover with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes.
    Covering Chipotle steaks with foil on a cutting board.
  • Chop steak into bite-size pieces.
    Sliced Chipotle steak on a cutting board.
  • Serve in bowls, tacos, salads, or burritos!
    Chipotle steak bowl with rice, black beans, pico, guacamole, lime wedges and cilantro.

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Notes

  • For spicier steak, add the whole can of chipotle peppers in adobo to the marinade.
  • For milder steak, use fewer peppers and more of the adobo sauce.
  • Let the steak rest before cutting so it stays juicy.
  • Slice the steak against the grain for the most tender bite.
  • Use a meat thermometer so the steak does not overcook.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in a skillet for the best texture.
  • This marinade also works well with chicken or pork.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg