Description
Delicious tacos featuring grilled steak and the vibrant flavors of elote, combining smoky and sweet in a delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (flank or skirt steak)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper, then grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired doneness. Remove from the grill and let rest.
- While the steak is resting, grill the corn for a few minutes until charred, then remove and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and season with salt.
- Cut the corn off the cob and mix it with the mayo mixture and crumbled queso fresco.
- Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side.
- Slice the steak against the grain, then assemble the tacos by placing steak and elote mixture on the tortillas.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and additional queso if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Consider using chicken as an alternative to steak, and feel free to make the tacos spicier with jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg