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Adobo Sirloin

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"Juicy top sirloin marinated in a spicy chipotle chile sauce. This meat is great by itself, but could also make great fajitas!" — Tracie Commins

Directions

In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, garlic, oregano, and cumin. Stir in chipotle peppers, and season to taste with adobo sauce.
Pierce the meat on both sides with a sharp knife, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place in a glass dish. Pour lime and chipotle sauce over meat, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly brush grill grate with oil. Place steaks on the grill, and discard marinade. Grill steaks for 6 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 12 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 25, 2004

Delicious! I catered a grilled fajita lunch for 50 people today using this recipe...it was a hit! Several asked for me to share this recipe. Wish I could take the credit for it. The chipotle peppers are what give it that great taste! Served it with grilled multicolored bell peppers and grilled onions. Also guacamole, salsa fresca, refried beans, limes, chopped cilantro, sour cream and cheese. My mouth is watering as I write this!

—ANNIELOVESTOBAKE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 07, 2002

Yikes! This was too spicy for us to eat. My husband did not even like it. The next day I felt like I had to eat the leftovers so I smothered it with sour cream. It went from yikes to yum but probably not to healthy.

—REBECKA KING

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Jan 21, 2005

This is great-but try using one small package of Sazon instead of the 2 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and adobo sauce. It results in a much milder taste with a great color. You can find the Sazon on the Ethnic food isle near the adobo sauce. Also, add a little dried Adobo (Goya, of course).

—DeAnna

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Mar 03, 2006

Amazing marinade. I have used this recipe with sirloin steak; pork chops; shrimp and chicken breasts--all with excellent results. Have my daughter hooked on it & am sending to my son. I always make up the entire can of marinade & keep in refrigerator for the "entree of the day". Equally delicious on the grill or inside on the grill pan! Thanks Tracie--this a keeper.

—cindygma

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Nov 21, 2006

For juicy fajitas, I use a flank steak, marinating it overnight before grilling. It may not look or smell pretty, but the flavor is fantastic and the meat comes out incredibly tender.

—VORCHA

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Jan 11, 2003

What a wonderful surprise. The marinate didn't smell very good when i mixed it. I didn't add quite as many chiles as called for. After marinading it still didn't smell very apetizing. But wow, after the steak was grilled it was wonderful. It will be one of our favorites from now on. It must be tried!!!

—DEWEY BISHOP

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Jan 25, 2004

Yummy! I will usually make this with london broil, as we have a family of 5. I use 2-3 chopped chipotles and 3 Tbs of adobo sauce (the kids aren't crazy about spicy, hubby and I are), and marinate overnight. The best part of this recipe is the leftovers for lunch the next day wrapped in warm tortillas with cheese and sour cream!

—ANTINA5

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Jan 29, 2003

This recipe was fantastic. Easily put together and very unique flavor. Not too spicy and definitely not dull. The lime adds a lot of flavor, don't leave it out. Adobo sauce is not hard to find if your grocery store has ethnic foods.

—Pati

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Nutrition

Calories
342 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
3.7 g
1%

Cholesterol
120 mg
40%

Fat
18.8 g
29%

Fiber
1.1 g
4%

Protein
37.6 g
75%

Sodium
429 mg
17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Adobo Sirloin

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 342
Calories from Fat: 170

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.8g 29 %
Saturated Fat 7.4g 37 %
Cholesterol 120mg 40 %
Sodium 429mg 17 %
** Potassium 531mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 3.7g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4 %
Protein 37.6g 75 %
Sugars 0.3g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 10 %
** Calcium 4 %
** Iron 47 %
** Thiamin 16 %
** Niacin 95 %
** Vitamin B6 37 %
** Magnesium 15 %
** Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.