Grilled Elote Steak Tacos
Grilled Elote Steak Tacos are a vibrant blend of smoky grilled steak, sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy feta cheese, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Ideal for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, these tacos are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit every taste. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavors that will have you coming back for more. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, they bring a festive spirit to any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank or skirt steak
- 2 ears fresh corn
- 6 small corn tortillas
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes until charred. Let cool before cutting off the kernels.
- Grill the seasoned steak for about 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached. Let rest before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Warm tortillas on the grill for about a minute each.
- Assemble tacos by spreading mayonnaise on each tortilla, adding sliced steak, grilled corn, crumbled feta, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Soaking corn in water for 30 minutes before grilling helps retain moisture. - For a vegetarian option, substitute steak with grilled veggies or plant-based protein like tempeh.