Ingredients
2 ribeyes
Salt and pepper to taste
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)
8 small flour or corn tortillas
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional, for jalapeño crème)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the husked corn on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes until charred and cooked through. Remove and let cool slightly. Cut kernels off the cob and place in a large bowl.
- In the bowl with the corn, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, cotija cheese, lime juice, and lime zest (if using). Mix well to combine.
- Season the ribeyes with salt and pepper. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side until the steak reaches your desired doneness. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Place tortillas on the grill for about 1 minute per side until warmed and slightly charred.
- Assemble the tacos: Place a few slices of grilled steak on each tortilla and top with a generous spoonful of the elote mixture.
- If desired, add thinly sliced jalapeños for an extra kick.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier option, add more sliced jalapeños or sprinkle chili powder over the elote mixture.
- Grilled portobello mushrooms or roasted vegetables can be used for a vegetarian alternative.
- If you don’t have a grill, the corn can be charred in a grill pan or roasted in the oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- If you’re not a fan of cilantro, try fresh parsley or omit it.
- Mayonnaise can be swapped with Greek yogurt or crema for a different creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
