These Sriracha Beef Tacos with Mango Salsa would make any taco lover happy. Made with sirloin steak and topped with fresh mango salsa!

Originally published on November 28th, 2015. Updated on April 28th, 2023 to include new photos, recipe tips, frequently asked questions and more relevant information.

What are These Tacos Like

• Difficulty – These tacos are easy to make. You can marinade the steak ahead of time for extra flavour. Or you can just give them a quick 5 minute marinade as well. The mango salsa can also be made in advance.
• Taste – If you love steak tacos, you need to add these to your dinner rotation soon. Warm tortillas filled with tender pieces of spiced steak and topped with fresh mango salsa. Delicious!
• Serving – This recipe ideally will make 8 small tacos. If you are only serving the tacos, I would say this recipe will serve two adults.

Ingredients

• Steak – I used sirloin steaks for this recipe and they were about 1 inch thick.
• For the steak marinade – I combined sriracha sauce, salt and black pepper for the marinade.
• Olive oil – Just a small amount of olive oil was used to cook the steaks.
• Mango – I used one large ripe mango. It’s important that the mango is ripe.
• Red onion – This is added to the mango salsa for tartness.
• Salt – Enhances flavour in the salsa
• Chili flakes – I used a small amount of chili flakes to add a little heat to the salsa.
• Lime juice – Adds tartness and flavour to the salsa.
• Fresh coriander/cilantro – Finishes off the salsa and adds freshness.
• Small tortilla wraps – I used mini tortilla wraps for this recipe.
• Sour cream – To serve, I added sour cream.

NOTE, The full recipe and instructions can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.

Instructions

1. Marinade the steak – In a small bowl combine the sriracha sauce, salt and pepper. Lay the steaks out on a plate and coat them in the marinade. Be sure to coat the steaks completely. *You can cover and refrigerate until later at this stage.
2. Make the mango salsa – Make the salsa by combining the diced mango, diced red onion, salt, chili flakes, lime juice and fresh coriander/cilantro. Stir well to combine and set aside.
3. Heat the tortillas – Wrap the tortillas in aluminium and heat in the oven for about 10 minutes.
4. Cook the steak – Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat and add olive oil. Place the steak in the skillet and cook over high heat for about 2 minutes per side for a medium steak. Remove from heat and allow to rest for about 5 minutes. Thinly slice the steak.
5. Assemble tacos – Serve the warm tortillas topped with slices of steak, mango salsa and sour cream.

Recipe tips

• Marinade ahead steak – Although you can cook this steak as soon as you marinade it, marinading it for several hours will enhance the flavour. You can marinade up to eight hours before cooking.
• Cooking the steak – I recommend cooking in a heavy bottomed skillet with grill marks (if you have one). Cook over very high heat to get a crust on the steak. Cook according to how well done you like your steak. This was cooked for 2 minutes per side.
• Allow the steak to rest – It’s best to leave the steak on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes before slicing. This will keep the meat more tender.

Substitutions and Alternative Cooking Methods

• Sirloin steak – You can use any kind of steak for this recipe. The sirloin steak is a great choice because it cooks quick and is pretty lean.
• Tortilla wraps – I used small flour tortilla wraps. Corn tortillas will also work.
• Sriracha sauce – You an use any kind of hot sauce. Some great alternatives are Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, Mexican-style hot sauce, Peri Peri sauce or even fresh chilies.
• Heating tortillas – These can be warmed in a hot skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
• Grilling the steak – Alternatively you can cook the steak on a hot bbq for about 2 – 3 minutes per side.

What To Serve With These Tacos

• Mexican Rice
• Southwestern Bell Pepper Quinoa
• Wild Rice and Black Bean Salad
• Avocado and Corn Salad
• Roasted Tomato Salsa

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Sriracha Beef Tacos with Mango Salsa

Spiced beef and fresh mango are what this dish is all about!

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Marinade Time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: beef, mangoes, sriracha sauce

Servings: 8 tacos

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

• 2 Sirloin steaks
• 1/4 Cup sriracha sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 inch piece of ginger very finely chopped
• Olive oil for frying

For the salsa:

• 1/2 Mango diced small
• 1/2 Red onion finely diced
• 2-3 Spring onions finely chopped
• Pinch sea salt
• Juice of one lemon
• Small bunch of fresh chopped coriander

Other:

• 2 ripe avocados peeled and diced
• Sour cream
• 8 small tortilla wraps

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Instructions

• Make your marinade by combining the sriracha sauce, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper in small bowl. Put your steaks in a large baking dish and cover with marinade. Pat the meat all over both sides to cover it completely. Cover, refrigerate and leave to marinade for about an hour or so. If you have more time, do this early in the day and leave it until ready to cook.
• Make your salsa by combining the mango, red onion, spring onion, salt, lemon juice and coriander in a bowl. Stir well to combine and set aside.
• Remove you steak from the fridge about 1/2 hour before cooking. It is best cooked at room temperature. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add about 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sear the steaks on each side for about a minute per side. Remove meat from pan and transfer to a cutting board. Slice the steak into very thin slices discarding any fat that you see. Cover and keep warm.
• Warm your tortillas. I usually do this by putting them in foil and heating them in the oven for 10 minutes.
• Serve warm tortillas filled with beef slices, mango salsa, avocado slices and topped with a dollop of sour cream. Wonderful Saturday night dinner!

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts

Sriracha Beef Tacos with Mango Salsa

Amount Per Serving (1 Taco)

Calories 180 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 34mg11%

Sodium 437mg19%

Potassium 290mg8%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 182IU4%

Vitamin C 12mg15%

Calcium 54mg5%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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