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!
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
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together all chili-lime sauce ingredients and set aside.
- 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.
- Step 3: Char corn by sautéing in a dry skillet or directly over flame until lightly browned.
- Step 4: Toast tortillas in a dry pan or over a flame until warm and slightly charred.
- Step 5: Assemble tacos with sliced steak, corn, jalapeños, cotija, cilantro, and a drizzle of chili-lime sauce.
- Step 6: Serve immediately with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Use store-bought roasted corn for convenience. Add avocado slices or pickled onions for extra flair!
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 10mg
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