Chipotle Steak

If you love grilled beef recipes as much as my family, then you are going to love this Chipotle Copycat Recipes. This beef cooks with so much delicious flavor, is tender and is juicy. It is marinated in a simple marinade that is made with easy ingredients.

If you love this recipe, then you will love Grilled Flank Steak and Blackstone Teriyaki Steak Bites.

Why This Recipe Works

Being a busy mom of 8, we love going to Chipotle for their delicious steak burrito bowls. Making this Chipotle Steak at home saves me time and money.

I also can change the marinade to what I prefer. The flavor of these steak bites is amazing and I love that we can use the meat for many recipes.

Ingredients

• Flank Steak or Sirloin – Feel free to change the meat to Skirt Steak. You can also use chicken
• Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce – Gives the steak a hint of sweet and smoky flavors
• Minced Garlic Cloves – You can also use garlic powder
• Vegetable Oil – Use oil of your choice

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Seasoning Variations

Feel free to change or add spices to change the flavor. We like to add in about ½ tsp for a delicious taste variations.

• Red Pepper Flakes
• Paprika
• Taco Seasoning

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 salt. Blend until smooth to create the marinade.

Step 2 – Place the steak in a large zip-top bag or resealable plastic 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 – Grill steak for 5-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

Step 4 – 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! 

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. When it is time remove steak from marinade, discarding excess marinade.
• Type of 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.  
• Preheat 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.
• Cutting Steak into Bite-Sized Pieces – After you have allowed the steak to rest, place on a cutting board and cut the steak with a sharp knife. The a tender cut, make sure to cut against the grain.
• Cooking in Skillet – If you prefer this steak recipe can be made in a cast iron skillet after it has marinaded. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and place steak in the pan. Cook on both sides until your desire temperature has been reached.

Chipotle Steak Temperature

We recommend to use a meat thermometer to ensure that you steak is cooked at the right temperature and desired temperature. Then it is ready to dice into cubes to serve in steak bowls with your favorite veggies.

• Rare – 120 – 130 degrees
• Medium-Rare – 130 – 135 degrees
• Medium – 135 – 145 degrees
• Medium-Well – 145 – 155 degrees
• Well-Done – 155 – 165 degrees

What to Serve With Chipotle Steak?

These steak bites are delicious served in burrito bowls loaded with Homemade Salsa with fresh Pico De Gallo, fresh cilantro, black beans corn salsa and white rice.

We have used the meat to make Flank Steak Tacos topped with guacamole, chopped red onions, cheese and sour cream.