Jul 14 2026

New Chile Steak* Recipe

Time1h 15m
Serves4

Garlic herb steak, citrus cabbage slaw, cotija, cilantro, avocado tomatillo salsa, chipotle aioli on ciabatta

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Ingredients

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Steak

Method

Steak Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Steak

    In a bowl, mix together minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the flank steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Cook the Steak

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Cabbage Slaw Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare the Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, fresh lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Toss well to combine and stir in chopped cilantro. Set aside to let flavors meld.

Avocado Tomatillo Salsa Preparation

  1. 4

    Make the Salsa

    In a bowl, combine diced avocado, chopped tomatillos, minced jalapeño, fresh lime juice, and salt. Mash gently with a fork to combine, leaving some chunks for texture.

Chipotle Aioli Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Aioli

    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, minced chipotle in adobo sauce, minced garlic, and fresh lime juice until smooth and well combined.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Slice the ciabatta rolls in half. Spread a generous amount of chipotle aioli on the bottom half. Layer with sliced steak, cabbage slaw, and avocado tomatillo salsa. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top, then garnish with fresh cilantro. Place the top half of the ciabatta roll on each sandwich.

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