Description
Grilled Elote Steak Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the smoky essence of grilled steak with the sweet crunch of elote-style corn. This easy recipe is perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to cozy family dinners. Each bite bursts with fresh ingredients, creamy toppings, and zesty lime, making these tacos a crowd-pleaser. With simple preparation steps and customizable toppings, you can cater to your taste preferences while impressing your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye steaks
- 4 ears of corn (husked)
- 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
Instructions
- Season both sides of the ribeye steaks with salt and pepper. Let them rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the husked corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. Let cool and cut off the kernels.
- Grill the seasoned ribeye steaks for about 5-7 minutes per side or until desired doneness is reached. Allow them to rest before slicing thinly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, cotija cheese, lime juice, and zest. Mix well.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or in a skillet. On each tortilla, layer sliced steak, grilled corn kernels, and the elote topping mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg