This recipe for Garlic Guajillo Steak is inspired by Chipotle. It’s tender, bold, and a little spicy. If you are looking for an easy dinner or even lunch, this steak melts in your mouth. You’ll love it!
The Best Chipotle Steak Recipe
I love Chipotle. They have so many delicious and fresh options. However, I enjoy cooking at home. So, that’s where this copycat recipe comes in. It is my version of garlic guajillo steak made with lots of fresh garlic, tangy lime juice, and NY strip. This type of recipe is traditionally made with flank steak – which you can use instead if you prefer – I just love how juicy and flavorful NY strip steak is.
You’ll notice that this recipe includes both a marinade and a dry rub. The marinade is for infusing flavor into the meat while the dry rub gives us a zesty and delicious crust on the outside. The sear on the steak is going to take this dish to the next level. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here are all of the ingredients you’ll need for the marinade and dry rub for this garlic guajillo steak recipe.
- NY Strip Steaks: They should be around 1lb each.
For the Marinade:
- Limes: All you need is the juice.
- Guajillo Peppers: Leave them whole.
- Garlic: Minced
The Dry Rub:
- Dried Cilantro
- Salt & Coarse Ground Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Cumin
- Ancho Chili Powder
- Garlic Cloves
How to Make Garlic Guajillo Steak
This is how you marinate, season, and cook the perfect garlic guajillo steak. Following these steps will ensure the most tender and juicy steak possible.
- Add the steak, juice from 2 limes, minced garlic, and 2 guajillo peppers to a zip-top bag. Allow the meat to marinate at room temperature for at least 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Remove the stems and seeds from the remaining guajillo peppers. Bake for 5 minutes in the oven on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Place the baked peppers and the garlic cloves in a food processor. Blend until it looks like crumbs. Then, place the mixture back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Return the mixture to the food processor and add all of the seasonings for the dry rub. Grind until it is powder.
- Prepare a large skillet over medium-high heat and coat with oil.
- Remove the steak from the bag and pat dry. Cover the marinated steak with a dry rub while the pan is heating.
- Sear on both sides for about 3 minutes then let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the steak and coat with the remaining lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve in a bowl over rice and your favorite toppings.
What to Serve With Garlic Guajillo Steak
Need ideas for how to serve this copycat Chipotle steak recipe? Here are some favorites!
- Rice: Rice is my top pick for the perfect base. It is similar to what you would get at Chipotle if you ordered one of their bowls. Try Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice for a healthier option or Mexican Rice!
- Pickled Red Onions: These add a bright and tangy flavor. Slice red onions and combine them in a mason jar with vinegar. Pickle for at least one hour.
- Salsa: Classic Homemade Salsa, Mango Salsa, or store-bought will be great!
- Chopped Romaine Lettuce
- Pico de Gallo
- Sour Cream
- Shredded Cheese
- Guacamole
- Sliced Avocado
- Slice Jalapenos
- Black Beans
- Corn or Flour Tortillas
How to Store Leftovers
Leftovers of garlic guajillo steak can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for up to 3 days. Reheat briefly on the stovetop just to warm the steak. Serve with leftover rice, make burritos or tacos with tortillas, or whatever you like.
How to Store Leftovers
Leftovers of garlic guajillo steak can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for up to 3 days. Reheat briefly on the stovetop just to warm the steak. Serve with leftover rice, make burritos or tacos with tortillas, or whatever you like.
More Mexican Recipes to Try
- White Chicken Enchiladas
- Carne Asada Tacos
- Chicken Fajita Nachos
- Mexican Casserole
- Chicken Taco Soup
- Slow Cooker Barbacoa
- Instant Pot Taco Pasta
Garlic Guajillo Steak (Chipotle Copycat)
Ingredients
- 2 (1 pound each) NY strip steaks
- 5 limes juiced
- 5 guajillo peppers
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon dried cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Fresh bunch Cilantro
For serving
- Cilantro lime rice
- chopped Romaine lettuce
- Pickled red onions
- Pico de Gallo
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Add steak, juice from 2 limes, minced garlic, and 2 guajillo peppers to a zip-lock bag. Allow steak to marinate at room temperature in the bag for 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450*.
Make the Rub
- Remove the stems from the peppers and as much seeds as possible. Place the peppers onto a foil lined baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove peppers and add to a food processor along with garlic cloves and grind into crumbs. Place back into the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
- Return to the food processor. Grind into a powder. Add to a bowl and combine with dried cilantro, salt, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and ancho chili powder.
Cook the Steak
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Coat the pan with oil.
- Remove steak from the marinade and pat dry. Coat the steak with the seasoning. Let rest as the pan heats.
- Once hot, add steak and sear for 3 minutes per side. Remove and rest for 5 minutes covered.
- Slice steak thin. Add to a bowl and toss with juice from 3 limes and fresh chopped cilantro.
Serving
- Add chopped lettuce, cilantro lime rice, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, pickled onions, and steak to a bowl. Enjoy!
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