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Copycat Chipotle Steak
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Copycat Chipotle Steak

Copycat Chipotle Steak is a tender and flavorful steak inspired by Chipotle restaurant's signature steak recipe, but made at home! It is perfect for burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and fajitas, and even for topping a salad for added protein.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 16 ounces
Calories: 220 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 3 tablespoons chipotles in adobo about 1-2 peppers with sauce
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. To a large resealable plastic bag, add steak.
  2. To the bowl of a blender add chipotles in adobo, water, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until combined.
  3. Pour the chipotle mixture over the steak in the bag and zip the bag closed.
  4. Refrigerate for 1 hour, up to overnight.
  5. When ready, add oil to a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add steak and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes or until seared. Flip and repeat on the opposite side until the steak reaches your desired doneness.*
  6. Let the steak rest for about 10 minutes before cutting it against the grain into slices. Then, cut the slices into smaller, bite-sized cubes.
  7. Serve with tortillas, rice, fresh pico, sour cream, cheese, and all of your other favorite fixings (i.e., lettuce, guacamole, caramelized onions).

Notes

  • *When Is Steak Done?
  • Determining when your flank steak is done cooking is really up to you. A meat thermometer comes in handy to check for doneness. Just because the outside looks amazing doesn’t mean it’s ready to be removed from the skillet. Depending on your preference, here are some internal temperatures you can use as a guide when cooking steak:
  • 125°F = Rare–Bright red center; cool to warm to the touch
  • 130-135°F = Medium Rare–Dark pink red color center; warm to the touch
  • 140°F = Medium–Pink center; completely warm to the touch
  • 145°F = Medium-well–Mostly brown center with a tiny bit of pink in the middle
  • It’s important to remember that it will continue to cook a little bit after it’s removed from the skillet. Give it a chance to rest before cutting into it!

Nutrition Information

Serving 4ounces Calories 220kcal (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 ounces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Serving 4ounces
Calories 220kcal 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.