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Carne Asada Tacos with Mango Salsa
Citrus-chipotle marinated steak pairs with fresh mango salsa.
18 min approx.3 servingsFresh mango
© 2026 National Mango BoardIngredients
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 pound flank or skirt steak, fat trimmed
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp grapeseed or canola oil
- 2 tbsp cilantro leaves
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 large mango (about 1 cup), diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and minced
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
Method
- Blend chipotle with the marinade citrus juices, oil, soy sauce, cilantro, honey and chili powder. Coat the steak and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Combine the six mango-salsa ingredients and refrigerate.
- Lift steak from the marinade, season with salt and grill over medium-high heat. The source suggests 4 minutes per side; check for a 145°F center, then rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Slice thinly and serve in warm tortillas with salsa. The source leaves the tortilla quantity unspecified.
Research sources
Adapted from the credited source, with wording and translation for RCF; not tested in our kitchen. Times are estimates. Sources consulted for ingredients and techniques:
Recipe credit: National Mango Board