Copycat Restaurant Street Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Copycat Restaurant Street Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Find the best copycat restaurant street tacos with grilled pineapple salsa recipe that captures the essence of a bustling street-food market.

πŸ•’ Prep - 30 minutes, Cook - 10 minutes, Total - 40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Mexican

Allergens

Dairy-free, Nut-free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef or chicken, thinly sliced
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1 medium pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, marinate the meat with salt, pepper, and cumin for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Grill the meat until cooked through and slightly charred on both sides. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the pineapple chunks, red onion slices, jalapeno pepper, cilantro leaves, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Grill the tortillas for a few seconds on each side until slightly charred and warm.
  5. Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of grilled meat onto each tortilla, followed by a generous scoop of the grilled pineapple salsa.

Chef’s Insight

Use fresh, ripe pineapple for a sweeter salsa.

Notes

Adjust the spiciness of the salsa according to preference.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe was inspired by the street food of Mexico, where tacos are often served with various toppings like grilled fruits and vegetables.