Grilled Chipotle-Lime Flank Steak with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Smoky chipotle-marinated flank steak charred over a grill and served with a fresh, zesty avocado salsa. This Mexican-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs flank steak, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds flank steak
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1, diced ripe avocado
1 cup, quartered cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Blend until smooth to create the marinade.
Step 2: Place 1.5 pounds flank steak in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, coating evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove steak from marinade and place on the grill. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness, letting it develop grill marks.
Step 4: While steak cooks, mix 1 diced ripe avocado, 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro in a bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
Step 5: Let steak rest for 5 minutes after grilling, then slice thinly against the grain. Serve topped with the fresh avocado salsa.