Chipotle Steak with Turkish Wheat Berries Recipe

Name: Chipotle Steak with Turkish Wheat Berries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat berries (7 ounces); 3 cups water; 1 large tomatopeeled, seeded and chopped; 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped, plus 1 tablespoon of the sauce; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; One 2-pound sirloin steak; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 16 cherry tomatoes, halved (1/2 pound); 1 medium cucumberpeeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 cup whole wheat berries (7 ounces)
3 cups water
1 large tomatopeeled, seeded and chopped
3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped, plus 1 tablespoon of the sauce
1/2 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
One 2-pound sirloin steak
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
16 cherry tomatoes, halved (1/2 pound)
1 medium cucumberpeeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the wheat berries with the water and bring to a boil.
2
Cover and simmer over low heat until the wheat berries are tender but still chewy, about 2 hours..
3
Drain and let cool to room temperature.
4
Meanwhile, in a mini food processor, puree the chopped tomato with the chipotles and adobo sauce.
5
Transfer to a medium bowl.
6
Stir in the tomato paste, lemon juice, honey, garlic, cinnamon and cumin.
7
Add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
8
Put the steak in a shallow dish and coat with 1/4 cup of the tomato-chipotle sauce.
9
Stir the wheat berries into the remaining sauce and season with salt.
10
Cover and refrigerate the steak and wheat berries overnight.
11
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
12
Bring the steak and wheat berries to room temperature.
13
Oil the grill and cook the steak over a medium-hot fire for about 4 minutes per side, or until lightly charred on both sides and medium rare within.
14
Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
15
In a medium bowl, mix the vinegar with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
16
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber and parsley, season with salt and pepper and toss well.
17
Slice the steak 1/4 inch thick and serve with the wheat berries and the tomato salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole wheat berries (7 ounces), 3 cups water, 1 large tomatopeeled, seeded and chopped, 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped, plus 1 tablespoon of the sauce, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Steak with Turkish Wheat Berries falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chipotle Steak with Turkish Wheat Berries

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