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A large white plate is filled with grilled steak cubes, reminiscent of a Chipotle copycat recipe, garnished with lime wedges. A blue and white checkered napkin is partially visible on the left. Fresh cilantro and half a lime are in the background.
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Chipotle Steak (Copycat)

Copycat Chipotle Steak is a simple recipe that is full of flavor and is easy to make. Skip the restaurant and make your favorite steak bites at home.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time (4-12 hours)4 hours
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $24.94, $4.16 per Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds flank steak or sirloin
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 2 tablespoons sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  • In a blender, combine 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoons black pepper, and 2 teaspoons salt. Blend until smooth.
  • Place 3 pounds flank steak or sirloin in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak and turn to coat.
  • Remove the steak from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature.
  • Preheat the grill to high heat. Remove steak from marinade, discarding excess marinade.
  • Grill steak for 5-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice and chop against the grain into small bite size pieces.
  • Serve over rice, tortillas or on a salad. Enjoy!

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Notes

Marinating for the full 12 hours intensifies the chipotle flavor, but 4 hours will still provide a good amount of flavor.
Chipotle uses Mexican Oregano but Italian Oregano tastes great as well and is usually more readily available but either will work in this recipe.  
Make sure your grill is fully preheated to achieve a really good sear.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 5mg
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