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A vibrant grilled steak bowl with sliced steak, rice, and vegetables.

Chipotle Southwest Steak Power Bowl

A flavorful and hearty power bowl featuring marinated and grilled flank steak, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, avocado, and pico de gallo, all drizzled with a creamy chipotle-lime dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 1 bowl

Equipment

  • shallow dish or zip-top bag
  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • small bowl
  • grill
  • cutting board
  • serving bowls

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 lb flank steak

Marinade

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Bowl Components

  • 1 cup mixed greens base
  • 1 sweet potato medium, diced and roasted
  • 1 black beans can (15 oz), rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 avocado diced
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo

Creamy Chipotle-Lime Dressing

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chipotle in adobo
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • Fresh cilantro
  • pickled red onions

Instructions
 

Chipotle Southwest Steak Power Bowl

  • Pat the flank steak dry; then, in a shallow dish or zip-top bag, combine olive oil, minced chipotle in adobo, cumin, orange juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, adding the steak to ensure it is fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or 2-4 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), toss diced sweet potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
  • While sweet potatoes roast, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, chipotle in adobo, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, remove steak from marinade (discard remaining marinade), and grill for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
  • Transfer grilled steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  • Divide mixed greens among serving bowls, then arrange sliced steak, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, diced avocado, and pico de gallo artfully over the greens.
  • Drizzle generously with the creamy chipotle-lime dressing and garnish with fresh cilantro and pickled red onions, if desired, serving immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the steak overnight. Adjust the amount of chipotle in adobo to your spice preference. If you don't have a grill, you can sear the steak in a hot skillet on the stovetop and finish it in the oven.