Description
A mouthwatering combination of grilled steak with elote toppings, perfect for any taco night or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or skirt steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp chili powder (plus 1 for the elote topping)
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the steak: Start by patting the steak dry and seasoning it with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the steak: Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated steak for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Once done, let it rest before slicing it thinly against the grain.
- Prepare the elote topping: In a bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat the tortillas briefly on the grill or in a skillet until warm and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos: On each tortilla, layer slices of steak, followed by a generous spoonful of the elote topping. Feel free to garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finish.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider swapping sour cream with Greek yogurt or using different cheese options like feta. If you have leftovers, store components separately in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg