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Grilled Steak Elote Tacos Recipe

Grilled Steak Elote Tacos Recipe

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These Grilled Steak Elote Tacos are a delicious fusion of flavors, featuring marinated steak, grilled corn salsa, and a creamy elote sauce, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla with melted cheese. Perfect for a festive gathering or a fun weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

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For the Steak:

  • 1 Whole Flap Steak
  • 2 medium Limes (juiced)
  • 1 cup Cola
  • 2 tbsp Hot Sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1.5 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • Canola Oil (as needed)

For the Elote Corn Salsa:

  • 34 Corn on the Cob
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Cilantro
  • 2 tbsp Diced Red Onions
  • 1.5 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tbsp Cotija Cheese
  • 1.5 tsp Tajin Seasoning
  • Canola Oil (as needed)

Other Ingredients:

  • 2.5 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tbsp Sour Cream
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce
  • 2 medium Limes (juiced)
  • Flour Tortillas
  • 2 cups Jack Cheese (shredded)

Instructions

  1. Steak: Begin by mixing all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Marinate the steak in this mixture in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  2. Preheat the grill to high heat. Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 125F. Rest, then slice into cubes.
  3. Corn & Elote: Grill the corn until cooked and charred. Mix corn with salsa ingredients and prepare the Elote sauce.
  4. Tacos: Cook tortillas with cheese until crispy. Fill with sliced steak, corn salsa, and drizzle with elote sauce.

Notes

  • Mix up the flavors by adding avocado, jalapenos, or your favorite salsa.
  • For a vegetarian option, swap the steak with grilled portobello mushrooms.

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Keywords: Grilled Steak Tacos, Elote Corn Salsa, Mexican Tacos, Fusion Tacos