Chipotle Steak Bowl
A quick and easy chipotle steak bowl featuring smoky marinated steak, fresh veggies, and a flavorful blend of spices, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- Fresh lime wedges for serving
- Optional toppings: ½ cup queso fresco or shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt, pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by blending or whisking together chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place the flank steak in a large bowl or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over it, turning to coat well. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
- While the steak marinates, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, chop the cilantro, slice the avocado, and wash the lettuce or mixed greens.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot (about 4 minutes). Remove the steak from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare or to your preferred doneness.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice thinly against the grain.
- Assemble the bowl by layering cooked rice or cauliflower rice, greens, black beans (if using), fresh veggies, sliced steak, avocado, and optional toppings. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.
Notes
Pat steak dry before marinating to help marinade stick and prevent steaming. Let steak rest after cooking to keep it juicy. Adjust chipotle peppers to control heat level. Marinate steak for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor. Store components separately for best leftovers. Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Optional toppings add extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 35
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