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.
We love the flavors of our Easy Crock Pot Chicken Chipotle Recipe and knew that adding the simple spices to steak would be a crowd favorite. Mexican Food Recipes are always on the menu and this Chipotle Steak is perfect to use an many of our favorite recipes.
If you love Chipotle, then you are going to love this Copycat Chipotle Steak Recipe. Dice up your favorite cut of beef and serve it in Crock Pot Shredded Beef Tacos, Beef Tostadas Recipe, and Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe.
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Why We Love Chipotle Steak
Making Chipotle Steak at home saves me a ton of money since I have a large family. Cooking steak on the grill or in a pan or cast iron skillet helps to give it the best flavor.
Feel free to add your favorite spices or add Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe for a delicious variation. Serve this steak in many of your favorite recipes for a quick meal idea.
Ingredients
- Flank Steak or Sirloin – Use steak of your choice. Skirt steak is another great option.
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce – Reserve 2 tablespoons sauce
- Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
- Vegetable Oil – Feel free to use oil of your choice. Olive oil or avocado oil are also great options.
- Lime Juice – See Best Substitute for Lime Juice if you are out
- Ground Cumin – Check out the Best Substitute for Cumin if you are out
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How to Make Chipotle Steak
Step 1 – In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, oil, lime juice, cumin, oregano, pepper, and kosher salt. Blend until smooth to create the marinade.
Step 2 – Place the steak in a large zip-top bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours.
Step 3 – Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade, discarding excess marinade. Grill steak for 5-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
Step 4 – Let rest for 10 minutes covered in foil, then slice and chop against the grain into small bite size pieces. Serve over rice, tortillas or on a salad. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Marinating Steak – Marinating for the full 12 hours intensifies the chipotle flavor, but 4 hours will still provide a good amount of flavor.
- Oregano – Chipotle uses Mexican Oregano but Italian Oregano tastes great as well and is usually more readily available but either will work in this recipe.
- Hot Grill – Make sure your grill is fully preheated to achieve a really good sear.
- Room Temperature Steak – Remove the steak from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature.
How to Serve Chipotle Steak
We love to use chipotle steak for many recipes so we love to meal prep for the week for a quick lunch. Here are some our favorite recipes to use the bite size steak.
Rather you serving burrito bowls or a steak bowl we love adding these toppings. Add sour cream, fresh cilantro, Black Bean Corn Salsa, Slow Cooker Black Beans, diced onions and tomatoes, and Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is best made with flank steak or sirloin steak for a tender cut of beef. But you can easily use what you prefer.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
This Chipotle Steak freezes great and we often double the recipe so we can have it stocked in our freezer. Place in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat.
We like to reheat in the preheated oven at 350 degrees or you can reheat in the microwave.
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Chipotle Steak (Copycat)
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 the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, oil, lime juice, cumin, oregano, pepper, and salt. Blend until smooth to create the marinade.
- Place the steak in a large zip-top bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours.
- 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!