Ingredients
2 ribeye steaks (about 1 inch thick)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1 lime (juice plus optional zest)
8 small flour or corn tortillas
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1-Preheat the grill: Preheat grill to medium high, about 400°F (200°C).
2-Grill the corn: Place husked corn on grates; grill 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender. Let cool slightly.
3-Make the elote mixture: Cut kernels off cobs; mix with mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, cotija cheese, lime juice and zest. Set aside.
4-Season and grill the steak: Season ribeye steaks generously with salt and pepper; grill 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
5-Rest the steak: Transfer steaks to a cutting board; rest 5 minutes (essential, do not skip).
6-Toast the tortillas: While steak rests, grill tortillas about 1 minute per side until warm with light marks.
7-Slice the steak: Slice rested steak thinly against the grain, slices no thicker than a pencil.
8-Assemble the tacos: Place steak slices on tortillas, spoon elote mixture on top, add jalapeño if desired, and serve with lime wedges.
Last Step:
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🔪 Rest the grilled ribeyes for at least 5 minutes, then slice against the grain for tender, juicy bites every time.
🌽 Let the corn develop deep charred spots on the grill — that is where the smoky sweetness lives.
🌿 Taste the elote mixture before assembling and adjust with an extra squeeze of lime or a pinch of salt to wake up the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Resting Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg