Smoky Chipotle Steak With Chipotle Butter Recipe
Prep Time:
4 hours, 10 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 (2–3 pound) skirt steak
  • 1 (8-ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo, divided in half
  • 2 + 2 cloves garlic, minced and divided
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Directions
  1. Place the steak in a bowl with half of the can of chipotle peppers, half of the minced garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
  3. Mince the other half of the chipotle peppers and combine them with the other half of the minced garlic.
  4. Add the chipotle mixture to the softened butter along with the chopped cilantro. Combine thoroughly.
  5. Place the butter in plastic wrap and form it into a log. Refrigerate the butter until solid.
  6. Preheat a griddle or grill over high heat.
  7. Sear the steak for 5–6 minutes, and then flip.
  8. Cook until you've reached your desired internal temperature.
  9. Slice the steak against the grain into thin slices.
  10. Place a few slices of the chipotle butter on top of the hot steak and garnish with limes to serve.