Description
Grilled Elote Steak Tacos are a delicious fusion of smoky, savory steak and sweet grilled corn, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights, these tacos are topped with creamy elote-inspired toppings that will elevate your dining experience. Each bite is vibrant and flavorful, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 ears fresh corn
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 soft corn tortillas
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Marinate the flank steak in lime juice and taco seasoning for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the corn until golden brown while the steak marinates.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated steak for 5-7 minutes per side until medium-rare.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice for the elote topping.
- Warm tortillas on the grill, then assemble by layering sliced steak, grilled corn, and the elote topping.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg