Leftover Steak Tacos With Roasted Chipotle Salsa

Those leftover steak tacos are packed with savory goodness and perfect for any weeknight dinner! Topped with fresh onions and cilantro, and drizzled with a delicious roasted chipotle sauce, those tacos require very little prep work.

this recipe

You know that feeling when you’ve got some leftover steak staring back at you from the fridge? Let me tell you, that’s a golden ticket to some epic tacos!

Those tacos are perfect for using your steak leftovers and you don’t have to worry about the meat being dried-out or too chewy because I am sharing a little trick to make it juicy again.

The recipe is pretty simple to make and can be ready in just 15 minutes!

Ingredients

• Steak: Pick your leftover beef steak and chop it into small-sized bites.
• Tortillas: Both flour and corn tortillas are perfect for making leftover steak tacos.
• Stock: A bit of beef stock to reheat the steak.
• Oil: I used olive oil.
• For serving: Chopped onion and cilantro, radishes, and lime wedges.

For the chipotle salsa

• Tomatoes: Use any type of fresh tomatoes you prefer.
• Chipotle peppers: Use canned chipotle in adobo peppers, they are easily available in many supermarkets or online.
• Chile de arbol: To add more spiciness, skip if you prefer your salsa to be mild.
• Seasonings: A pinch of cumin, garlic clove, and salt.

How to Make Leftover Steak Tacos

Let’s start by making the star of this recipe: A delicious, smoky, mild chipotle salsa that goes perfectly with those leftover steak tacos.

Wash tomatoes and place them on a hot griddle or a cast-iron skillet. Grill until charred spots appear and tomatoes soften. Let tomatoes slightly cool down and then place them in a blender. Add garlic, salt, a pinch of cumin, chipotle and arbol chilies.

Blend until you desire consistency and then transfer the salsa to a jar or bowl. Set aside.

Reheat the leftover steak

In a small bowl, add beef stock, cumin, pepper, a pinch of salt, and oil. Mix and set aside.

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil on a cast-iron skillet or frying pan. Add the steak and stir for half a minute. Pour the beef stock mixture over the meat, mix and allow to cook for 2 minutes. Be careful and don’t let the meat dry out.

Place on a plate and cover with foil to keep the meat warm and prevent it from drying out.

Assemble the tacos

Heat up your tortillas, you can use a cast-iron skillet or a comal. If you want them to have charred spots you can also heat them up directly on the stove flame or on a grill.

Place a tortilla on a plate, add meat in the middle then top with cilantro and onions. Drizzle with the chipotle sauce and serve immediately with a squeeze of lime.

And voila! You’ve just transformed boring old leftover steak into a fiesta of flavors! Quick, easy, and dang tasty. Plus, you’ve rescued that steak from a sad fate in the back of the fridge. That’s what I call a win-win. Enjoy your taco feast!

Tips & Notes

• You can add extra seasoning or spices to the reheated steak to freshen up its taste. Consider using Mexican-inspired spices like oregano, chili powder, paprika, or a squeeze of lime for an extra zing.
• The key to flavorful leftover steak tacos is to reheat the steak and assemble it quickly, so don’t let it sit too long!
• You can also heat up the tortillas in the microwave. Just pile them in batches of four to five tortillas and cover them with a damp paper towel. Microwave at high for about half a minute or until they’re warm and soft.
• The chipotle salsa can be stored in the fridge for up to 4-5 days or can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.

Ways to Serve

I topped those delicious leftover steak tacos with fresh chopped onions and cilantro, added some diced radishes, and served with a squeeze of lime. But of course, you can make your version with whatever you have on hand at home!

So, let’s say you have carrots, cabbage, and onions; well, make this amazing Mexican cabbage salad! or you can also make a delicious fideo soup to serve as a side.

The chipotle salsa I am sharing today is the star of those amazing leftover steak tacos, but let me show you other delicious salsas to drizzle over your tacos:

• Guacamole salsa for tacos or fake guacamole sauce.
• And, if you want to spice up this meal, pico de gallo never fails, top your tacos with this fresh and popular salsa.

More Taco Recipes

Did you love my leftover steak tacos recipe? Please, rate it and leave a comment below! I’d love to hear from you. And don’t forget to share this recipe and follow us on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, and YOUTUBE.