Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Grilled Elote Steak Tacos—a mouthwatering fusion of juicy grilled steak and traditional elote-inspired toppings. These tacos are perfect for any occasion, from lively gatherings to cozy family dinners. Each bite delivers a delightful mix of smoky, creamy, and fresh flavors, thanks to the combination of tender ribeye, charred corn, zesty lime, and rich cotija cheese. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, these tacos will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table. Get ready to impress with this delicious twist on classic Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
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- 2 ribeye steaks
- 4 ears of corn
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- Zest of 1 lime (optional)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced (optional, for jalapeño crème))
Instructions
- Season ribeyes with salt and pepper; husk the corn.
- Grill corn over medium-high heat until charred (about 10 minutes). Let cool and cut kernels off the cob.
- Grill ribeyes for 5–7 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, mix grilled corn with mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and optional lime zest.
- Warm tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble tacos by layering sliced steak and elote topping on tortillas; add jalapeño if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg