Best 8 Chipotle Grilled Steak Sandwich Recipes

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With its smoky, spicy flavor, the chipotle grilled steak sandwich is a tantalizing culinary experience that can satisfy even the most discerning palate. Chipotle peppers, known for their unique blend of heat and smokiness, are the heart of this delectable dish, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. Whether you prefer your steak cooked to a juicy medium-rare or a well-done perfection, this sandwich promises a flavorful adventure that will leave you craving for more. Grilled to perfection and nestled between toasted bread, the chipotle grilled steak sandwich is a symphony of textures and flavors, sure to become a favorite among food enthusiasts.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PEPITOS (MEXICAN STEAK SANDWICHES WITH CHIPOTLE CREMA)



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The pepito might be one of the lesser known of the Mexican tortas but it is one of my favorites. This northern Mexican sandwich is served on toasted bolillos (small French rolls), smothered with a tangy, spicy and smoky chipotle crema. The steaks are quick-marinated in lime juice, olive oil and garlic for an easy weeknight skillet torta. But if you have more time, let the steaks marinate for a few hours and fire up the grill for a smokier version of this mouthwatering torta.

Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 tortas

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely grated
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds flank or skirt steak, cut to fit your skillet
1/2 cup Mexican crema, crème fraiche or sour cream
1 to 3 canned chipotles in adobo (depending on your heat preference), smashed, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
4 large scallions, trimmed
4 Mexican bolillos or hoagie rolls, split and toasted
2 ripe avocados, sliced
4 to 8 pickled jalapeños, quartered lengthwise
1 cup packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
2 ripe tomatoes (or one large), sliced

Steps:

  • Stir together the lime juice, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 of the grated garlic cloves and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a medium bowl until completely combined. Add the steak, toss to coat and let sit until ready to cook. (Steaks can be marinated for up to 6 hours in the refrigerator, covered tightly with plastic wrap.)
  • Stir together the crema, chipotle (1 for mild, 2 for medium, 3 for spicy), adobo and remaining 1 grated garlic clove in a small bowl until completely combined. Let sit until ready to assemble.
  • Heat a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, over high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Cook the scallions until charred on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside until ready to serve.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the hot skillet and cook the steaks (they will soak up all of the marinade so no need to drain), until charred on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 10 minutes. Slice against the grain into thin strips.
  • Spread a generous amount of the chipotle crema on the split sides of each bolillo and divide the steak among the 4 bottom bolillos. Top with the sliced avocado, jalapeños and cilantro. Top with the tomatoes and season with salt. Close the sandwiches and serve with the charred scallions.

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE GRILLED STEAK SOFT TACOS



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This Copycat Chipotle Grilled Steak Soft Taco recipe uses a easy adobo marinade. Make the marinade throw the steak in the fridge overnight; be a taco superstar at dinnertime!

Provided by EmKenBken

Categories     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 (7 1/16 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs chuck steaks, cut 2-inches thick, about 3 steaks
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 romaine lettuce hearts, shredded
2 cups salsa

Steps:

  • Marinade:.
  • To the bowl of a food processor or blender add 1/2 cup water, onion, garlic, 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from can of chili's), 1 chipotle chili, also from can, chile powder, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, vinegar, oregano, and black pepper.
  • Blend until completely smooth, add 1/2 cup water stirring to combine.
  • Place steak in a large non-reactive container, with enough room for the adobo sauce.
  • Pour sauce over steak, turning chicken to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 10 to 12 hours (overnight) for the most intense flavor; steak can be marinated for up to 2 days. Remove steak from marinade, pat dry with paper towels, and place in a medium bowl. Season with remaining teaspoon salt.
  • Cook Steak:.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add steak to the skillet and cook until underside is deep brown, about 4 minutes; turn and cook until the golden brown on the other side, another 4-5 minutes. Cook until the internal temperature of the steak reaches 135F (for rare) on a instant- read thermometer or 145F for medium rare.
  • Remove to a cutting board and tent with foil for 10 minutes. Slice into small pieces.
  • Assemble Tacos:.
  • Dividing evenly, mound tortillas with Copycat Chipotle Grilled Steak, Monterey jack cheese, shredded lettuce, Copycat Chipotle Fresh Tomato Salsa or desired toppings.

CHIPOTLE'S STEAK RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: top sirloin steak, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, vegetable oil

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ lb top sirloin steak, 1/2 inch thick (1 cm) About 2 small steaks or 1 large steak
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cans chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • On a cutting board, season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Place the steak in a zip-top bag and add the chipotle peppers, then toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the steak to the pan and cook for 5 minutes per side.
  • Remove the steak from the pan and rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. Cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 0 grams

TRIPLE PEPPER STEAK SANDWICHES



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Make parts of this steak sandwich recipe ahead of time and you can assemble the sandwich quickly for a weeknight meal. This fork-and-knife sandwich works very well with leftover fajita meat and peppers, or as a way to use leftover grilled steak or chicken. The chipotle cream sauce can be made up to three days in advance.-Robert Taylor, Shawnee, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless beef top loin steaks (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 poblano pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 loaf (14 ounces) ciabatta bread
4 slices pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute sliced onion, mushrooms and poblano pepper in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in sliced steak., In a small saucepan, saute chopped onion in remaining butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cream, chipotle, cumin and bouillon; cook and stir until thickened., Cut ciabatta in half horizontally, then cut into four equal portions. Place cheese on bottom bread slices; top with steak mixture, chipotle cream sauce and remaining bread. Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768 calories, Fat 37g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 1013mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

CHIPOTLE GRILLED STEAK SANDWICH



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This is the Food Network's Ultimate Recipe Showdown winner, and is now on the menu at T.G.I. Friday's. This sandwich is fantastic! This is the ORIGINAL RECIPE, so what you order at the restaurant is actually their adaptation of the original chefs sandwich. The tender steak with the yummy plantains makes this sandwich addictive. Both versions are FANTASTICO!

Provided by DoveChocolatierinKY

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 large green plantains, about 10 inches long and 2-3 inches wide
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
24 ounces skirt steaks
6 ounces salted butter, melted
1 cup cajun spices
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chipotle chili sauce
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 large Spanish onion
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Peel plantains, and cut in half widthwise, then cut in half lengthwise.
  • In a large pot or deep-fryer, preheat vegetable oil to 325°F.
  • Add the plaintains to the oil, and fry for 5 minutes.
  • Remove them and place on a flat surface.
  • Increase heat to 375°F.
  • With a metal flat spatula, press down onto the plantains until they are flat, less than 1/4 of an inch.
  • Using a knife to help scrape the plantain off the spatula, deep-fry the plantains again for 3 minutes.
  • Pull them out and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the breadcrumbs, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder to create Cajun spice.
  • Dip each piece of steak into 4 ounces melted butter and then into the Cajun spice, covering both sides of the steak.
  • Spread the remaining melted butter onto a flat top or metal skillet, place the steak on top and cook on both sides until medium or preferred degree of doneness.
  • After the steak is done, slice it thinly against the grain.
  • Combine the mayonnaise and chipotle sauce to make the Chipotle Mayonnaise.
  • Onions: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Slice the onion very thinly.
  • Place in the flour mixture. Squeeze the slices of onion as you are mixing them with the flour mixture. Shake off the excess flour.
  • Drop a little bit of onions into 375 F oil at a time to prevent sticking together. Cook for 1 minute and 30 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • Build a sandwich by layering 1 fried plantain, 1 tbsp chipotle mayonnaise (spread coast to coast on bottom plantain), sliced steak, and 1/3 cup of shredded cheese. Place under the broiler for 1 or 2 minutes or use the microwave to melt the cheese. Then continue layering 1/2 cup of fried onion, 1 more tbsp chipotle mayonnaise, spread coast to coast on top plantain.
  • Cut sandwich in half before serving.

GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH CHIPOTLE CHERRY BBQ SAUCE



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Thanks to the canning process, which seals in the cherries' goodness and flavor, these delicious canned cherries are season in your Cantry® all year long and add delicious flavor to this BBQ sauce.

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 Servings (2 cups of BBQ sauce)

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1½ pounds skirt steak, cut into pieces that will fit on your grill**
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup canned beef broth
1 (15-ounce) can pitted cherries, drained and coarsely chopped**
1 canned chipotle en adobo, minced plus 1 tablespoon sauce from can**
1 cup ketchup
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • For the rub: In a small bowl, add the garlic, chile powder, salt, and cumin. Rub the spice mixture over the entire skirt steak and let sit for 25 to 30 minutes in a dish or a re-sealable bag. For the sauce: Meanwhile, in a medium sized saucepan, melt the butter and saute the onion until fragrant and translucent. Deglaze with beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the remaining ingredients and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat until sauce has thickened. For the steak: Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Place the steak on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Pull off the grill and glaze with BBQ sauce before resting for 5 minutes. Slice skirt steak against the grain and serve with extra BBQ sauce. Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 810; Total Fat 26 g (Sat 11 g, Trans 1 g); Cholesterol 135 mg; Sodium 3920 mg; Total Carbohydrates 107 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Sugars 89 g; Protein 42 g, Vitamin A 2810 IU; Vitamin C 14 mg; Calcium 129 mg; Iron 6.53 mg; Vitamin D 9.38 IU; Folate 37 mcg % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 60%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 15%; Iron 35% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. **Nutrition analysis calculated using beef, inside skirt steak, trimmed to 0" fat; nutrition analysis calculated using 1 (15 oz.) can sweet cherries, canned with heavy syrup and drained; Chipotle en abodo replace by chile pepper, jalapeno, canned and sauce, adobo fresco for analysis.

CHOCOLATE-CHIPOTLE SIRLOIN STEAK



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Looking to do something a little different with grilled sirloin? Add smoky heat and chocolaty rich color with this easy 5-ingredient rub. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak

Steps:

  • Place the first 5 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Rub over beef. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Grill beef, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

3-INGREDIENT CHIPOTLE-LIME GRILLED STEAK



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Spicy chipotle and zesty lime perk up quick and easy grilled steak. Serve with tortillas and all the fixings for a zero-fuss taco night.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Summer     Steak     Chile Pepper     Hot Pepper     Lime Juice     Lime     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, ribs and seeds removed, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest (from about 2 limes), divided
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
1 1/2 pounds skirt or flank steak
Lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Blend chile, adobo sauce, 1 tsp. lime zest, lime juice, oil, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper in a blender until smooth. Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag, pour marinade over, and toss to coat. Marinate, tossing occasionally, at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or chill overnight.
  • If chilled, let steak sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Grill steak until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of steak registers 120-125°F for medium-rare, 2-3 minutes per side for skirt; 3-4 minutes per side for flank. Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain (to make slicing easier for skirt steak, cut into 5-6" segments, then slice against the grain).
  • Transfer to a platter and top with remaining 1/2 tsp. lime zest; season with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges alongside.

Tips:

  • Use skirt steak or flank steak: These cuts of beef are relatively thin and cook quickly, making them ideal for grilled steak sandwiches.
  • Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak in a flavorful marinade will help to tenderize it and add flavor.
  • Cook the steak over high heat: This will help to sear the steak and lock in the juices.
  • Let the steak rest before slicing: This will help to keep the juices in the steak.
  • Use a good quality bread: The bread should be sturdy enough to hold up to the steak and toppings, but not so thick that it overpowers the other flavors.
  • Add your favorite toppings: There are endless possibilities for toppings, so get creative and make a sandwich that you'll love.

Conclusion:

Chipotle grilled steak sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or a casual dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sandwich that is sure to please everyone at the table. So fire up the grill and get cooking!

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