Charcoal-Grilled Chipotle Lime Steak

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

Juicy flank steak grilled over charcoal with a smoky chipotle and lime marinade, delivering bold southwestern flavors. This Mexican-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs flank steak, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs flank steak
• 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo, 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to form a marinade.
2. Step 2: Place 1.5 lbs flank steak in a shallow dish, pour marinade over, and rub all over the meat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
3. Step 3: Prepare a charcoal grill to medium-high heat, allowing coals to burn down to glowing embers.
4. Step 4: Place the marinated steak directly over the hot coals and grill for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time if thicker.
5. Step 5: Remove steak from grill and let rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board before slicing thinly against the grain to serve.