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Grilled Elote Steak Tacos

Grilled Elote Steak Tacos


  • Author: Jackson Walker
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Steak:

lbs flank, skirt, or ribeye steak

Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

Optional: squeeze of lime after grilling

For the Elote Salad:

1½ cups grilled or canned corn (charred preferred)

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp sour cream

1 tbsp chopped cilantro

1 tbsp diced red onion

1 chopped jalapeño (optional)

Juice of ½ lime

½ tsp smoked paprika or chili powder

Salt to taste

Optional: ¼ cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese

Other:

6 flour or corn tortillas, warmed

Lime wedges and extra cilantro for serving


Instructions

Season steak generously and let it rest at room temp for 20 minutes.

Grill over high heat 3–5 mins per side for medium-rare. Rest, then slice thinly across the grain.

In a bowl, mix all elote salad ingredients until creamy and well coated.

Assemble tacos with slices of steak and a scoop of corn salad on top.

Finish with a squeeze of lime and extra herbs if you like!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 340 per serving
  • Fat: 18g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 22g per serving
  • Protein: 26g per serving