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Grilled Elote Steak Tacos Recipe

Grilled Elote Steak Tacos

These Grilled Elote Steak Tacos bring together juicy ribeye, charred corn, and creamy elote flavors for a delicious twist on classic tacos.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 ribeyes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 ears corn husked
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Zest of 1 lime optional
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced, optional for jalapeño crème

Equipment

  • Grill

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Place the husked corn on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until the corn is charred and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a large bowl.
  3. In the large bowl with the corn kernels, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped cilantro, cotija cheese, lime juice, and lime zest (if using). Mix well to combine.
  4. Season the ribeyes with salt and pepper. Place the steak on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  5. Place the tortillas on the grill for about 1 minute per side, or until they are warmed and slightly charred.
  6. To assemble the tacos, place a few slices of grilled steak onto each tortilla. Top with a generous spoonful of the elote mixture.
  7. If desired, you can add some thinly sliced jalapeños on top of the elote mixture for an extra kick.
  8. Serve the Grilled Steak Elote Tacos immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

Notes

These tacos are perfect for a summer grilling session. The combination of charred corn and juicy steak makes for a delightful meal. Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeño.