Citrus-Chile Blender Marinade
This citrus-chile marinade was born out of a need to impress my friends (spoiler: It worked!). A large group of us were on vacation together, and it was my night to cook. What could I feed 12 people in a rental kitchen on a budget? The answer, of course, was tacos — and this easy marinade infused my flank steak with acid, heat, smoke, and a little sweetness. It made for a delicious meal that wowed absolutely everyone.
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 canned chipotle en adobo
- 1 tablespoon canned chipotle en adobo sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice (from 1 to 2 oranges)
- 1/4 cup lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)
- 4 cloves garlic
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Coarsely chop 1 small yellow onion and place in a blender. Add 1 canned chipotle en adobo and 1 tablespoon of the sauce, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup lime juice, and 4 garlic cloves. Blend until smooth. Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper as needed.