Go Back

Chipotle Steak Bowl Recipe with Adobo Marinade

Here's a blog-style recipe card summary description:
This Chipotle Steak Bowl with Adobo Marinade is the homemade version of everyone's favorite order — and it's even better than the real thing. Tender, juicy steak is marinated in a smoky blend of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime, garlic, and warm spices, then seared to perfection and served over fluffy cilantro lime rice with all your favorite toppings. Fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, black beans, corn, and shredded cheese make every bite bold, fresh, and completely satisfying. The best part? You can customize every single bowl exactly how you like it — no upsell required. Whether you're feeding a hungry family on a weeknight or meal prepping for the week ahead, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor at a fraction of the cost.
Print Recipe
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • Steak Marinade Ingredients
  • 1.5–2 lbs flank steak sirloin, or skirt steak
  • 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Guacamole Ingredients
  • 3 avocados
  • 1 Roma tomato seeded and diced
  • 1 jalapeño diced
  • 1/2 small onion diced
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • Salt to taste
  • Bowl Ingredients
  • Cilantro lime rice
  • Corn
  • Black beans
  • Pico de gallo
  • Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

  • Add the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic, cumin, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, olive oil, and water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the marinade over the steak and refrigerate for at least 3 hours for maximum flavor.
  • Heat a pan or grill over medium-high heat and drizzle with oil. Cook the steak on each side until perfectly charred and cooked to your liking.
  • Let the steak rest for a few minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Assemble your bowl with cilantro lime rice, juicy steak, corn, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded Mexican cheese, and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream. Enjoy.