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Grilled Skirt Steak and Elote Tacos 

Grilled skirt steak tacos topped with Mexican street corn is a match made in heaven for an easy summer dinner idea!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 418 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ears corn (husks removed)
  • 1 pound skirt steak (trimmed of fat)
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup finely crumbled Cotija (queso fresco or feta cheese)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 lime (cut into wedges for serving)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 lime (juice of)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Season the steaks on both sides with salt and cumin.
  2. Heat the grill over medium-high heat, when hot clean and oil the grates, then grill the corn, turning occasionally until slightly charred, about 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a cutting board, when cool enough to handle, cut the corn off the cob and place in a medium bowl, mix with mayo, cilantro, chili powder, lime juice and salt. Set aside.
  4. Increase the flame to high heat, add the steaks and cook about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side for medium rare, or longer to your desired likeness.
  5. Set aside on a cutting board and grill the tortillas until the edges become charred, about 30 to 60 seconds on each side.
  6. Thinly slice the steak across the grain, place over the tortillas, top with elote, cheese, garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tacos Calories 418kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 33.5g (11%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 19.5g (30%) Saturated Fat 7.5g (38%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 738mg (31%) Fiber 4.5g (18%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tacos
Calories 418kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 33.5g 11%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 19.5g 30%
Saturated Fat 7.5g 38%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 738mg 31%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.