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Grilled Steak Elote Tacos

Grilled Steak Elote Tacos for a Sizzling Summer Feast

Grilled Steak Elote Tacos are a must-try for summer gatherings, featuring smoky ribeye and flavorful elote mixture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 2 pieces Ribeye Steaks Substitutes include sirloin or flank steak.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Elote Mixture
  • 2 cobs Corn Fresh corn or frozen if unavailable.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter option.
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream Crème fraiche can be a tangier alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Omit for non-herb variation.
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese Feta works as a substitute.
  • 1 whole Juice and Zest of Lime Vital for acidity.
For the Tacos
  • 8 pieces Tortillas (Flour or Corn) Choose based on dietary needs.
  • 1 piece Jalapeño (Optional) Use for spicy finish.

Equipment

  • Grill

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (204°C). Allow to heat for about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Husk the fresh corn and grill for about 10-12 minutes, turning every few minutes until nicely charred. Once cooled, slice off the kernels for the elote mixture.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels with mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, and cotija cheese. Add lime juice and zest, mix well.
  4. Season the ribeye steaks with salt and pepper, grill for 4-5 minutes each side until desired doneness. Let the steaks rest for at least 5 minutes.
  5. Grill tortillas for about 1 minute on each side until warm and lightly charred.
  6. Assemble the tacos with sliced ribeye and elote mixture on warm tortillas.
  7. Add jalapeños if desired and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These tacos are customizable; swap ingredients to suit your taste. Prepare the elote mixture in advance for a stress-free cooking experience.

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