Chipotle Garlic Guajillo Steak Recipe
Smoky guajillo chiles, garlic, lime, and cilantro create a bold marinade for tender grilled flank steak served with rice, avocado, and pickled onions.
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Ingredients
- 6 guajillo chiles stems and seeds removed
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 lb thick-cut flank steak
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the guajillo chiles.
- Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo chiles. Discard the stems and most of the seeds.
Simmer the chiles.
- Place the guajillo chiles in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chiles are softened.
Reserve the cooking liquid.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the chiles to cool slightly. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid before draining.
Blend the guajillo paste.
- Place the softened guajillo chiles and the reserved cooking liquid in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Add the marinade ingredients.
- Add the garlic cloves, lime juice, and chopped cilantro to the blender. Blend again until the mixture is fully combined and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Marinate the steak.
- Place the flank steak in a bowl or baking dish. Pour the guajillo marinade over the steak, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat the grill.
- Preheat the grill to high heat. Remove the steak from the refrigerator and allow it to sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before grilling.
Grill the steak.
- Place the steak on the hot grill. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium-well, or grill until the steak reaches the desired internal temperature.
Rest and slice.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain before serving.
Serve.
- Serve the steak with rice, pickled onions, avocado, warm tortillas, or your preferred side dishes.
Notes
This recipe is naturally gluten-free when prepared with plain, unseasoned ingredients.
Confirm that the dried guajillo chiles are free from additives or cross-contamination.
Use certified gluten-free spices, if using any additional seasonings.
Serve with gluten-free sides such as rice, corn tortillas, beans, avocado, or vegetables.
Avoid flour tortillas unless they are labeled gluten-free.
Confirm that the dried guajillo chiles are free from additives or cross-contamination.
Use certified gluten-free spices, if using any additional seasonings.
Serve with gluten-free sides such as rice, corn tortillas, beans, avocado, or vegetables.
Avoid flour tortillas unless they are labeled gluten-free.