Chipotle Tri-Tip

9 ingredients
18 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup good red wine, preferably Spanish Rioja
  • 3 (3-pound) tri-tip steaks
  • Baguettes, for serving
  • Santa Fe Aioli, recipe follows

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine chiles, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, and red wine in a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Mix well and divide among 3 large resealable bags.
  3. 3
    Add 1 steak to each bag and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
  4. 4
    Heat grill to medium-high and grill steaks for about 10 to 15 minutes on each side, turning halfway through to achieve cross-hatch marks.
  5. 5
    Remove from grill, tent with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes.
  6. 6
    Carve into slices with a sharp knife and serve on baguettes with the Santa Fe Aioli.
  7. 7
    4 canned chipotle chiles in adobo
  8. 8
    1/2 cup peanut oil
  9. 9
    1/2 cup honey
  10. 10
    4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  11. 11
    4 tablespoons brown mustard
  12. 12
    1 cup fresh lime juice
  13. 13
    4 cloves garlic
  14. 14
    2 teaspoons ground cumin
  15. 15
    2 teaspoons salt
  16. 16
    1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional
  17. 17
    Combine all ingredients, except cilantro, in a food processor and pulse until aioli is thick and creamy.
  18. 18
    If you like cilantro, fold it in at the end.

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