Best 8 Copycat Chipotle Grilled Steak Soft Tacos Recipes

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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 STEAK (COPYCAT)



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This copycat Chipotle Steak recipe tastes even better than the real thing. The marinade is quick and easy and full of the smoky, spicy flavors you love!

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons adobo sauce ((see note 1))
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder ((see note 2))
2 tablespoons olive oil (or rice bran oil, plus more for the cooking surface (see note 3))
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano ((see note 4))
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 pounds steak (such as sirloin, round steak, or flat iron steak (see note 5))

Steps:

  • To make the marinade, in the bowl of a food processor or blender, add garlic, adobo sauce, ancho chile powder, olive oil, cumin, dried oregano, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Blend until smooth (add water if needed to fully blend the marinade).
  • In a large zipper-top plastic bag or bowl, add steak and marinade, tossing to coat. Let the beef marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or up to 12 hours in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil until shimmering. Add marinated steak to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the temperature reaches 135 degrees for rare or 145 degrees for medium-rare. Depending on the size of your skillet, you can cook the steak in batches.
  • Remove to a cutting board and tent with foil for 10 minutes. Chop into small pieces. Season to taste with salt. Serve with your favorite burrito toppings such as rice, beans, guacamole, and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g

GRILLED STEAK TACOS



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Spicy aioli brings a zesty kick to steak tacos, and the ribeye is a nice upgrade from typical ground beef. Grab one and enjoy the burst of flavor in each bite! -Michael Compean, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

SPICY AIOLI:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce or 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
AVOCADO-CORN SALSA:
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons canned whole kernel corn
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
STEAKS:
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 beef ribeye steak (1 pound), trimmed
8 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Optional toppings: Shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese and Cotija cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the aioli ingredients. In another bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Refrigerate until serving., Combine the pepper, oil, salt and seafood seasoning; rub over both sides of steak. , Grill, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 6-8 minutes on each side. Let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, grill tortillas until warm, about 45 seconds on each side. Thinly slice steak; place on tortillas. Serve with aioli, salsa and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 calories, Fat 45g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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

GRILLED STEAK SOFT TACOS



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This can be broiled or cooked on the grill. Forget about Taco Bell's grilled steak carne asada soft tacos when you can make much better at home!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Steak

Time 28m

Yield 10 soft tacos

Number Of Ingredients 14

20 ounces top sirloin steaks
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 8-inch flour tortillas
2 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 1/4 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup sour cream
2 small tomatoes, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) bottle taco sauce

Steps:

  • Mix together ingredients for marinade in a small bowl.
  • Place steak in a dish or plastic bag and pour marinade over it and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight.
  • Bring steak out of refrigerator 1 hour before cooking.
  • Prepare grill or broiler.
  • Drain the meat, saving the marinade.
  • Grill meat 3-4 minutes per side (for med-rare), basting occasionally with marinade, or cook longer if desired.
  • Slice meat thinly and set aside.
  • Wrap tortillas in a towel and warm in a microwave; or if desired, warm briefly in a skillet and then wrap in a towel to keep warm.
  • To assemble taco, place approximately 2 ounces of meat, 1/4 cup lettuce, 2 tbsp cheese, 1 tbsp sour cream, a small amount of tomatoes and some taco sauce on each tortilla.
  • Serve immediately.

GRILLED STEAK TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM AND CHIMICHURRI



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h32m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small bunch fresh cilantro, leaves picked
1/2 medium yellow onion
Juice of 1 1/2 limes
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 ounces sour cream
1 large chipotle pepper in adobo, finely diced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
Mixed greens
6 small fajita-size flour tortillas, warmed
1 pound skirt or flank steak
7 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup, plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • For the chimichurri: While the steak rests, place the cilantro leaves, onion, remaining 4 cloves garlic, juice of 1 lime, and remaining 1/3 cup vinegar to a blender and puree until combined. With the blender on low speed, drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a slow stream. Remove the sauce from the blender and stir in the red pepper flakes and salt, to taste.
  • For the chipotle cream: Combine the sour cream, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, juice of 1/2 lime, and pinch of salt.
  • Place the steak, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons each olive oil and vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and Dijon mustard in a resealable bag. Rub the ingredients into the meat and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours, remove the meat from the bag and pat dry to remove any excess moisture. Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Spray an indoor, stovetop grill with nonstick cooking spray and preheat on medium-high heat. Place the steak on the preheated grill and grill about 6 minutes on each side for medium rare. After grilling the steak, cover with tented foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes, before thinly slicing across the grain.
  • To serve, top each warm tortilla with some mixed greens and sliced steak. Drizzle with the chimichurri and chipotle cream.
  • Servings: 4 to 6 tacos

GRILLED STEAK TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM AND CHIMICHURRI



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Recipe from Cooking Channel - Kelsey Nixon. Haven't tried it, but it sounds so delicious! A great Tex-Mex recipe with a Cilantro Chimichurri twist. Prep time does not include marinating time for meat.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 32m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small bunch fresh cilantro (leaves only)
1/2 medium yellow onion
fresh lime juice (juice from 1 1/2 limes)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 ounces sour cream
1 large chipotle chile in adobo (finely diced, plus 1 tbsp. adobo sauce)
6 small flour tortillas, warmed (fajita-size)
1 lb skirt steak (or flank steak)
7 garlic cloves, divided
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the Chimichurri: While the steak rests, place the cilantro leaves, onion, 4 cloves garlic, juice of 1 lime, and 1/3 cup vinegar to a blender and puree until combined. With the blender on low speed, drizzle in the 1/4 cup olive oil in a low stream. Remove the sauce from the blender and stir in the red pepper flakes and salt to taste.
  • For the Chipotle Cream: Combine the sour cream, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, juice of 1/2 lime, and a pinch of salt.
  • Place the steak, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons each olive oil and red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, and dijon mustard in a resealable bag. Rub the ingredients into the meat and place in the refrigerator to marinate 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours, remove the meat from the bag and pat dry to remove any excess moisture. Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Spray an indoor, stovetop grill with nonstick cooking spray and preheat on medium-high heat. Place the steak on the preheated grill and grill about 6 minutes per side for medium rare. After grilling the steak, cover with tented foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain.

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE CARNITAS CRISPY TACOS



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Carnitas are so easy to make; you might consider hanging a Chipotle sign on your oven. Throw that delicious tender meat into a taco and you're Chipotle fiesta ready.

Provided by EmKenBken

Categories     Mexican

Time 32m

Yield 8 Cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 -6 lb) pork shoulder, boneless
2 cups water
6 fresh thyme sprigs
5 juniper berries
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
12 taco shells

Steps:

  • Using a square of cheesecloth, make a spice bundle: Place thyme springs, juniper berries, bay leaves, and black peppercorns in the center of the cloth and secure with kitchen twine.
  • In a slow cooker set to low , arrange pork roast in the bottom. Add water, spice bundle, and salt.
  • Cover and set for 10 hours. It may take 12 hours, carnitas will be ready when pork is easily shreddible with a fork.
  • Using a large slotted spoon or a pair of tongs, transfer pork to a large bowl (save cooking liquid for later). Allow pork to rest, covered, for about 10 minutes.
  • Heat taco shells according to manufacturer's directions, and prepare toppings of your choice.
  • Shred pork using two forks or tongs, discarding excess fat. Taste cooking liquid. (if it is too salty, thin the cooking liquid with hot water). Moisten carnitas with 1 cup of cooking liquid, reserving the rest for later use.
  • Assemble tacos:.
  • Fill Taco shells with Copycat Chipotle Carnitas, and desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1010.8, Fat 73.3, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 268.4, Sodium 2672.4, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 66.7

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