Ingredients

  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 canned chipotle chile, pureed, or 1 dried chipotle chili, soaked in hot water, drained and minced
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 pounds boneless sirloin steak, 1 inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      700 calories; 53 grams fat; 17 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 27 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 46 grams protein; 185 milligrams cholesterol; 385 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

4 to 6 servings

Preparation

  1. Soak 16 wooden skewers. Preheat grill.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Reserve 1 teaspoon garlic; add rest to oil, and cook, stirring, until golden. Add chipotle puree, 3/4 cup cilantro, soy sauce and honey. Simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to medium-large bowl and let cool.
  3. Trim steak of all fat. Cut in strips 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches long. Add to bowl and mix to coat. Marinate 15 minutes.
  4. Combine remaining garlic with oregano, thyme, stock and lime juice in small saucepan, and simmer 5 minutes. Add remaining cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  5. Weave steak strips onto skewers. Grill about 3 minutes on each side, to desired degree of doneness. Arrange on platter. Whisk butter into sauce, serve with steak.

45 minutes

Dining and Cooking