Description
Grilled Steak Elote Tacos bring together the best of two worlds: succulent, smoky grilled steak paired with the creamy, spicy, and tangy flavors of Mexican street corn (elote). Served in warm corn tortillas and topped with crumbled Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, these tacos are perfect for a festive meal or an impressive dinner with friends.
Ingredients
For the Steak:
1 lb skirt or flank steak
Juice of 2 limes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Elote Mixture:
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or charred from the grill)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp sour cream
1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
1/2 tsp chili powder
Juice of 1 lime
Salt, to taste
For the Tacos:
8 small corn tortillas
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges, for serving
(Optional) Sliced avocado or radishes
For the Chipotle Mayo (Optional):
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced (or 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder)
1 tsp lime juice
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- For an extra smoky flavor, char the corn on the grill before cutting the kernels.
- If you prefer a spicier taco, increase the chipotle in the mayo or add a few slices of jalapeño to the assembly.
- These tacos are best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare the components ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
Notes
- For an extra smoky flavor, char the corn on the grill before cutting the kernels.
- If you prefer a spicier taco, increase the chipotle in the mayo or add a few slices of jalapeño to the assembly.
- These tacos are best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare the components ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg