Description

This chipotle steak recipe delivers bold, smoky flavor with tender, juicy results—perfect for tacos, bowls, or standalone plating. A flavorful chipotle-lime marinade infuses the steak with heat and depth, making this dish a standout for grilling season or a weeknight treat.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5–2 lbs flank, skirt, or sirloin steak
2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
1 tbsp adobo sauce from the can
¼ cup fresh lime juice
3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano (Mexican preferred)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Place steak in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally 4–8 hours to allow flavors to fully develop.
Preheat grill or cast-iron skillet to high heat. Remove steak from marinade and cook for 4–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
Let steak rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
Serve with rice, tortillas, or in salads or bowls.

Notes

Flank or skirt steak works best when marinated and sliced against the grain.

To reduce heat, use fewer chipotle peppers and remove their seeds.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilling or Pan-Frying
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: ~6 oz cooked steak
Calories: 330
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 29 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: chipotle steak, grilled flank steak, chipotle marinade, spicy steak, Mexican steak