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Steak Elote Tacos


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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Carnivore

Description

A flavor-packed summer delight featuring juicy ribeye steak and grilled corn, topped with a creamy elote mixture.


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. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the ribeyes generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the corn until the kernels turn golden brown, about 10–12 minutes.
  4. Cook the seasoned ribeyes for about 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  5. Prepare the elote topping by mixing grilled corn with mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and half of the cilantro.
  6. Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
  7. Assemble the tacos by filling tortillas with steak, topping with the corn mixture, cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeño slices.
  8. Serve with fresh lime juice squeezed over the top.

Notes

For make-ahead options, prepare the corn mixture a day in advance. Store leftovers separately in the fridge.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg