Grilled Adobo Marinated Flank Steak

This grilled adobo marinated flank steak is bold, smoky, and packed with deep chile flavor from chipotle peppers in adobo. Quickly grilled over high heat and finished with compound butter, it delivers tender, juicy slices perfect for tacos, bowls, or platters.

Course dinner, Grilling, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican, tex mex

Keyword Easy Grilled Adobo Marinated Flank Steak, grilled, marinated, spicy, tender

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 8

Total Time 36

Servings Servings

Calories 146kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

3 lb. Flank Steak
4.5 oz. Can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
1 Lime juiced
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 tsp Sea Salt

Instructions

Remove flank steak from packaging and pat dry with paper towels.
In a blender, combine chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice, olive oil, and sea salt. Blend until smooth.
Place steak in a shallow dish and coat evenly with marinade.
Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Preheat grill to high heat and oil grates if needed.
Grill steak over direct heat for 1½ to 2 minutes per side, flipping when it releases easily, for a total of four flips.
Remove steak at 125 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare.
Rest for 10 minutes, topping with compound butter if using.
Slice thinly against the grain and serve.

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Notes

Flank steak should be cooked hot and fast
Resting is essential for juicy slices
Always slice against the grain for tenderness

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