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Grilled Steak Elote Tacos


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  • Author: khaoula belabess
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Delicious tacos featuring marinated grilled steak topped with creamy Mexican street corn, avocado, and fresh cilantro.


Ingredients

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For the Steak:

  • 1 lb skirt or flank steak
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Elote (Mexican Street Corn):

  • 2 ears corn, husked
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

For the Tacos:

  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  • Marinate the Steak:
    • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
    • Rub this mixture all over the steak and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Grill the Steak:
    • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the steak for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
    • Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
  • Prepare the Elote:
    • While the steak is grilling, grill the corn directly on the grill grates until slightly charred on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.
    • Once done, remove the corn kernels from the cob and place them in a bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Stir well to combine.
  • Assemble the Tacos:
    • Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side or until soft and pliable.
    • Top each tortilla with slices of grilled steak, a generous spoonful of elote, diced red onion, and avocado slices.
  • Serve:
    • Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy your Grilled Steak Elote Tacos hot and fresh!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, let the steak marinate longer.
  • Feel free to adjust toppings according to your preference.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg