Description
Delight in these flavorful Grilled Steak Elote Tacos combining perfectly marinated and grilled flap steak with smoky charred corn salsa, creamy Elote sauce, and melty cheese on crispy flour tortillas for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Steak Marinade
- 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
Elote Sauce
- 2.5 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1.5 tbsp Sour Cream
- 1 tsp Hot Sauce
- 2 medium Limes, juiced
Corn Salsa
- 3–4 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
Tacos Assembly
- Flour Tortillas
- 2 cups Jack Cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare Steak Marinade: In a bowl, combine lime juice, cola, hot sauce, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and a splash of canola oil. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Marinate the Steak: Place the whole flap steak in the marinade and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, ideally overnight, allowing the flavors to fully penetrate the meat.
- Grill the Steak: Preheat your grill to high heat. Remove steak from marinade and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side until desired doneness. Once grilled, let it rest for several minutes before slicing into bite-sized cubes.
- Grill the Corn: Brush the corn on the cob lightly with canola oil. Grill the corn over medium-high heat, turning occasionally until cooked through and with slight char marks for smoky flavor.
- Prepare Corn Salsa: Cut the grilled corn kernels off the cob and combine them with chopped cilantro, diced red onions, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, Tajin seasoning, and a drizzle of canola oil. Mix everything well to create a flavorful salsa.
- Make Elote Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.
- Cook Tortillas with Cheese: Warm flour tortillas in a skillet over medium heat, sprinkling shredded Jack cheese on each and cooking until the cheese melts and the tortilla becomes crispy.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each crispy tortilla with sliced grilled steak, spoonfuls of corn salsa, and drizzle generously with the creamy Elote sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Marinating the steak overnight enhances the flavor and tenderness significantly.
- If you don’t have a grill, a grill pan or cast iron skillet on the stovetop can be used to cook the steak and corn.
- Use corn tortillas for a more traditional taco but flour tortillas work well for holding the steak and cheese combination.
- Cotija cheese can be substituted with feta if unavailable.
- Adjust hot sauce quantities to your desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Grilling
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
