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Garlic Guajillo Steak (Chipotle Copycat)
This recipe for Garlic Guajillo Steak is inspired by the Chipotle steak recipe. It’s tender, bold, and a little spicy. If you are looking for an easy dinner or even lunch, this steak melts in your mouth. You’ll love it!
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
21 mins
Servings:
5
servings
Calories:
249 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 (1 pound each) strip steak NY style
- 5 lime juiced
- 5 guajillo pepper
- 2 Tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon cilantro dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarse
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp cilantro fresh bunch
For serving
- rice with cilantro and lime
- romaine lettuce chopped
- red onion pickled
- Pico de Gallo
- guacamole
Instructions
- Add steak, juice from 2 limes, minced garlic, and 2 guajillo peppers to a zip-lock bag. Allow steak to marinate at room temperature in the bag for 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450*.
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Make the Rub
- Remove the stems from the peppers and as much seeds as possible. Place the peppers onto a foil lined baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove peppers and add to a food processor along with garlic cloves and grind into crumbs. Place back into the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
- Return to the food processor. Grind into a powder. Add to a bowl and combine with dried cilantro, salt, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and ancho chili powder.
Cook the Steak
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Coat the pan with oil.
- Remove steak from the marinade and pat dry. Coat the steak with the seasoning. Let rest as the pan heats.
- Once hot, add steak and sear for 3 minutes per side. Remove and rest for 5 minutes covered.
- Slice steak thin. Add to a bowl and toss with juice from 3 limes and fresh chopped cilantro.
Serving
- Add chopped lettuce, cilantro lime rice, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, pickled onions, and steak to a bowl. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
526mg
(22%)
Potassium
485mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1121IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 526mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1121IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.