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Steak Elote Tacos


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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Carnivore

Description

Flavor-packed tacos featuring juicy steak, fresh corn, and creamy toppings, perfect for summer gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pieces ribeyes
  • To taste salt
  • To taste pepper
  • 4 ears corn
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese
  • 1 piece lime, juiced
  • 1 piece lime zest (optional)
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 piece jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the steak: Generously rub both sides of the ribeyes with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the corn: Place the ears of corn directly on the grill, rotating until charred and golden on all sides, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. Cook the steak: Grill the ribeyes for about 5-7 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
  5. Mix the creamy topping: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro.
  6. Prepare the corn: Slice the kernels off the cob and mix with some of the creamy sauce and crumbled cotija cheese.
  7. Warm the tortillas: Lightly char the tortillas on the grill or in a pan.
  8. Assemble the tacos: Layer sliced steak and corn mixture onto each tortilla, topping with cotija cheese and jalapeño slices.
  9. Serve and enjoy: Serve with extra lime wedges on the side.

Notes

You can customize these tacos with extra toppings like diced jalapeños, pickled red onions, or avocado slices.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg