Description
Grilled Elote Steak Tacos combine succulent marinated flank steak with sweet grilled corn and a zesty elote sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, these tacos are bursting with vibrant flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 ears fresh corn (kernels removed)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- Marinate the flank steak in lime juice, chili powder, and a pinch of salt for at least 1 hour.
- Grill the corn on high heat until charred (about 10 minutes), then let cool and remove kernels.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with grilled corn, cilantro, and additional chili powder for the elote sauce.
- Grill the marinated flank steak for about 5-7 minutes per side until desired doneness; let rest before slicing against the grain.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or in a pan, fill with sliced steak, and top with elote sauce and extra cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg