Description
Juicy grilled steak, charred corn tossed in a creamy, spicy elote mix, and fresh herbs come together in these unforgettable Grilled Elote Steak Tacos. With bold, smoky flavors and layers of texture, they’re perfect for summer cookouts or flavorful weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 pound flank or skirt steak
3 ears fresh corn on the cob
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise or Mexican crema
1/3 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
8 corn tortillas
1 avocado or 1/2 cup guacamole (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk lime juice, garlic, olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Place steak in a resealable bag or dish, pour in marinade, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush corn with a little oil and grill until lightly charred on all sides, about 8–10 minutes.
4. Grill steak for 4–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove and let rest for 5–10 minutes.
5. Slice steak thinly against the grain.
6. Cut grilled corn from cobs. In a bowl, mix corn with mayo or crema, cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder. Add salt to taste.
7. Warm corn tortillas in a skillet or over a flame until soft and slightly charred.
8. Assemble tacos with sliced steak, elote topping, extra cheese, cilantro, and avocado or guacamole if using.
9. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
Nutrition per taco (approximate):
Calories: 280
Protein: 19g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 320mg
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: steak tacos, elote tacos, grilled corn tacos