Chipotle Steak (Copycat Recipe)

This easy copycat recipe for Chipotle Steak tastes just like the real thing, made on the stovetop with perfectly marinated flank steak.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic
• 2-3 chipotles in adobo from a can (freeze the rest to use in other recipes)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 ½ - 2 pounds flank steak (or any other cut)
• 2 bell peppers (different colors, sliced)
• 1 red onion (sliced)
• ½ lime (juiced)
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a blender, combine the garlic, chipotles in adobo, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Blend until you get a smooth sauce. Add a splash of water if needed to make blending easier.
2. 2To a gallon-sized ziptop bag, add the steak and cover it with sauce. Seal the Ziploc bag, and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
3. 3Remove the steak from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to reach room temperature.
4. 4Preheat your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of light olive oil or avocado oil.
5. 5If cooking peppers, add bell peppers and onions, season with salt and pepper and squeeze half a lime. Sauté over medium heat until they are soft and slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Remove onto a plate and set aside.
6. 6Add more oil if needed, then add your steak. Cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until your desired doneness (I aim for 125-135°F).
7. 7Once done, remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
8. 8Slice the rested steak against the grain into strips and then diagonally into cubes.