Description
Delicious and flavorful Grilled Elote Steak Tacos featuring juicy ribeye steak, charred corn elote mixture, creamy toppings, and warm tortillas, perfect for a casual yet impressive meal in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasoning
- 2 ribeye steaks
- Salt and pepper to taste
Elote Mixture
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- Zest of 1 lime (optional)
Other
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional, for jalapeño crème)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure proper cooking temperature for both corn and steak.
- Grill the Corn: Place the husked corn directly on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until the corn is charred on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Cut the Corn Kernels: Once grilled, remove the corn from the grill and carefully cut the kernels off the cob into a large bowl.
- Prepare the Elote Mixture: Add mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, and lime zest (if using) to the bowl with the corn kernels. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors well.
- Grill the Steak: Season the ribeye steaks generously with salt and pepper. Place them on the preheated grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare to medium doneness. Remove from the grill and let the steaks rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Toast the Tortillas: Place the tortillas on the grill and toast them for about 1 minute on each side until warm and slightly charred.
- Assemble the Tacos: Lay slices of grilled steak on each tortilla. Top with a generous spoonful of the prepared elote mixture.
- Optional Jalapeño Crème: Add thinly sliced jalapeños on top of the tacos for extra heat and flavor, if desired.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately alongside lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- Use either flour or corn tortillas based on your preference or dietary needs.
- For a spicier version, include jalapeño slices or add hot sauce to the elote mixture.
- Letting the steak rest after grilling keeps it juicy and tender.
- The lime zest is optional but adds a lovely brightness to the elote mixture.
- Ensure the grill is properly preheated to get nice char marks on both the corn and steak.
