Char-Grilled Steak Tacos with Fresh Tomato Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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Juicy grilled steak slices nestled in soft corn tortillas topped with a vibrant, fresh tomato salsa and crisp onions. This Mexican-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs flank steak
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
12 small corn tortillas
3 medium, diced roma tomatoes
1/2 medium, finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 minced garlic clove

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to high heat (about 450°F). Pat 1.5 lbs flank steak dry and season evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin.
Step 2: Grill steak for 4-5 minutes per side for medium rare, until internal temperature reaches 135°F. Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes.
Step 3: While steak rests, combine 3 diced roma tomatoes, 1/2 finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 minced jalapeño, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1 minced garlic clove in a bowl. Stir and season with salt to taste.
Step 4: Slice steak thinly against the grain into 1/4-inch strips.
Step 5: Warm 12 corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds each side until pliable.
Step 6: Assemble tacos by placing sliced steak on tortillas and topping with fresh tomato salsa. Serve immediately.