Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.