Chipotle Tri-Tip
- 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
- Combine chiles, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, and red wine in a large bowl.
- Mix well and divide among 3 large resealable bags.
- Add 1 steak to each bag and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
- 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.
- Remove from grill, tent with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Carve into slices with a sharp knife and serve on baguettes with the Santa Fe Aioli.
- 4 canned chipotle chiles in adobo
- 1/2 cup peanut oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons brown mustard
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional
- Combine all ingredients, except cilantro, in a food processor and pulse until aioli is thick and creamy.
- If you like cilantro, fold it in at the end.
garlic, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, good red wine, santa
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chipotle-tri-tip-recipe.html (may not work)