3-Ingredient Chipotle-Lime Grilled Steak
A flavorful grilled steak marinated in a zesty blend of chipotle peppers, fresh lime juice, and aromatic spices. This simple yet delicious dish delivers a perfect balance of smoky heat and citrus notes.
Ingredients
- •1 piece canned chipotle chile in adobo, ribs and seeds removed, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- •1½ teaspoons lime zest
- •⅓ cup fresh lime juice
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- •1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •1½ pounds skirt or flank steak
- •2 pieces lime wedges
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Blend chile, adobo sauce, 1 tsp. lime zest, lime juice, oil, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper in a blender until smooth. Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag, pour marinade over, and toss to coat. Marinate, tossing occasionally, at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or chill overnight.
30 min
- 2.
If chilled, let steak sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Grill steak until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of steak registers 120-125°F for medium-rare, 2-3 minutes per side for skirt; 3-4 minutes per side for flank. Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain (to make slicing easier for skirt steak, cut into 5-6" segments, then slice against the grain).
20 min
- 3.
Transfer to a platter and top with remaining 1/2 tsp. lime zest; season with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
5 min