Description
Grilled Elote Steak Tacos offer a deliciously vibrant fusion of smoky, marinated flank steak and sweet, charred corn, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, with customizable toppings like fresh cilantro and creamy queso fresco. Get ready to impress your guests with a fiesta of flavors that brings back memories of summer barbecues!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas (about 8)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Season both sides of the flank steak with salt, pepper, and desired spices.
- Grill steak for 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness (medium-rare is about 135°F). Let it rest before slicing.
- Grill corn until charred all over (approximately 10 minutes), then cut kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with paprika and lime juice; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Warm corn tortillas on the grill briefly. Assemble each taco by layering sliced steak, grilled corn, cilantro, queso fresco, and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg