Recipe: Chipotle Salsa Steak

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Time: 30 Minutes

Chipotle Salsa Steak

If you enjoy the bold and spicy flavor of chipotle peppers, this recipe is for you! Steak is marinated in chipotle salsa then thrown on the grill.

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Ingredients

  • 1 beef Top Round Steak, cut 3/4 to 1 inch thick (1 pound)
  • 1-1/2 cups prepared chipotle salsa
  • 2 medium limes, peel grated, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Flour tortillas, warmed (optional)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

    • Quick Facts

  • 30 Minutes
  • 4 Servings
  • 190kcal Calories
  • 27g Protein

    • Cooking

    1. Combine salsa, lime peel and juice, and cumin in small bowl. Place beef Steak in food-safe plastic bag. Pour 3/4 cup salsa marinade over steak; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or overnight. Cover and reserve remaining marinade in refrigerator for sauce.
    2. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill 3/4-inch thick steak, covered, 10 to 11 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, times remain the same) for medium rare (145°F) doneness, turning occasionally. (Do not overcook). Place 1-inch steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 12 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 16 to 19 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) doneness, turning occasionally. (Do not overcook.)
    3. Meanwhile stir 3 tablespoons cilantro into reserved marinade. Carve steak into thin slices. Serve with sauce and tortillas, if desired. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serv Size Calories Total Fat Cholesterol Total Carbs Protein
    4 190kcal 5g 61mg 7g 27g

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. 2g Saturated Fat; 2g Monounsaturated Fat; Carbohydrates; Fiber; 5mg NE Niacin; 0.4mg Vitamin B6; 1.5mcg Vitamin B12; 2.4mg Iron; 32.8mcg Selenium; Zinc; Choline;

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