However, a clever Quora user emailed Chipotle customer service and learned that Chipotle steak could be one or more of the following cuts Loin, ball tip, round, flat, top butt, clod, and knuckle. At the average grocery store, I am able to find loin, round, and flat steak. So, those are the ones I listed in my recipe. But if you can find knuckle or anything else, toss it in Direct Heat Methods for Chipotle Steak. For best results, you should grill or sear your Chipotle steak. Easiest Vegetables To Grow there. Braising, sauting, baking, roasting, and slow cooking are out. I also dont recommend cooking the steak ahead of time although you can certainly marinate it ahead. Save this Chipotle Steak Recipe Copycat to your Main Dishes Pinterest board And lets be friends on Pinterest Im always pinning tasty recipes Chipotle Steak Recipe CopycatThis copycat Chipotle Steak recipe tastes just like the real deal Youll have 2 cups of marinade, enough for 1. Freeze half for laterFor the marinade 12 ounce packagedried ancho chilesquick soaked or using the overnight method see notes17 ounce canchipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Salt. 14cupolive oil or rice bran oil. For the beef 4 to 5poundssteakloin, round, or flat2cupswater. For the marinade Split open each softened ancho chile and rinse the inside to remove the stem and all seeds wearing gloves is recommended. Place in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Strain adobo sauce into a small bowl, pressing down on the peppers to extract as much liquid as possible you should have at least cup. For an especially spicy dish, add chipotle pepper seeds to taste. Add strained liquid to the food processor. Discard chipotle peppers or reserve for another use. Add red onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and 2 tablespoons salt to the food processor. Pulse several times until a coarse paste develops. With the motor running, pour cup oil through the feeding tube and continue to process until smooth. You should have two cups of marinade. Reserve one cup for immediate use and freeze the remaining for future use. Place the steak in a large zipper top plastic and add 1 cup marinade. Refrigerate overnight if desired. Let beef sit in the marinade for at least 3. To cook on a grill, indoor grill pan, or cast iron skillet Preheat grilling surface over medium high heat. Coat with 2 tablespoons oil. Grill the steak in batches, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 1. Add 1 2 tablespoons oil to your grilling surface between batches. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 1. Chop into small pieces. Season to taste with salt. Serve on tortillas or in bowls with additional toppings as desired. To make ahead and reheat The marinade can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen for up to 1 month in advance. Once the steak is cooked, it can be transferred to a slow cooker to keep warm and for serving. However, cooking the steak ahead and reheating it is not recommended. Ancho Chili Pepper powder may be substituted for the dried Ancho chiles. Skip step 1 and add the powder with the other spices in Step 3. After processing the marinade in a food processor, pour into a measuring cup. Add water to reach a total of 2 cups of marinade. Overnight soaking method for ancho chiles Place in a bowl and add enough water to cover completely. Top with a small plate or bowl to weigh down the chiles so they are completely submerged. Soak at least 1. 2 hours or overnight. Drain well. Quick soaking method for ancho chiles Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles wearing gloves is recommended. In a dry skillet over medium low heat, toast the chiles until fragrant but not smoking, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and add 4 cups 1 quart water and 2 Tablespoons adobo sauce. Microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes. Drain, reserving 14 cup cooking liquid. Add peppers to the food processor, using the reserved cooking liquid to rinse as much adobo as possible from the canned chipotle peppers in Step 2. Chipotle doesnt use red onion in their Steak marinade. However, just like with the Chipotle Chicken marinade, the final recipe tastes better with it included. And, it ensures you have 2 cups of marinade. Feel free to leave it out and just add more water or oil to hit 2 cups. Use regular sometimes called Italian oregano. Mexican oregano is completely different and tastes like marjoram. This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here.