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Grilled Elote Steak Tacos

Grilled Elote Steak Tacos

Juicy, tender steak slices tucked in warm toasted tortillas—topped with charred corn, creamy chili-lime sauce, jalapeños, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro for the ultimate taco night upgrade!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 makes 8 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Tacos
  • 1 lb flank or skirt steak
  • salt, pepper, and chili powder to season
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup charred corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Chili-Lime Sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together all chili-lime sauce ingredients and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Season steak with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Grill over high heat for 3–4 minutes per side (medium-rare). Let rest, then slice thinly.
  3. Step 3: Char corn by sautéing in a dry skillet or directly over flame until lightly browned.
  4. Step 4: Toast tortillas in a dry pan or over a flame until warm and slightly charred.
  5. Step 5: Assemble tacos with sliced steak, corn, jalapeños, cotija, cilantro, and a drizzle of chili-lime sauce.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use store-bought roasted corn for convenience. Add avocado slices or pickled onions for extra flair!

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