Recipe for Street Corn Nachos with Smoked Beef
Mexican street corn, known also as Elotes, is a delicious little snack, but imagine if you put that on a platter of nachos with shredded beef? This recipe for Street Corn Nachos with Smoked Beef is an exciting new way to eat your nachos. Smoky, cheesy, melty, crunchy, and creamy, what more could you ask for in a meal or appetizer? Serve with some cerveza and good company and you have a recipe for triumph! Get your grill on and delight in this delicious dish, perfect for game day, Mexican mealtimes, or even Cinco De Mayo.
Recipe for Street Corn Nachos with Smoked Beef
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- 2 to 4 corn on cob
- 3 tbsp. butter, melted
- 1 cup (148 g) smoked beef
- BBQ Sauce to taste
- ¼ cup (60 g) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 g) mayonnaise
- ½ lime, juiced
- ¼ cup (30 g) cotija cheese crumbled, sub feta
- Cilantro
- 1 package restaurant-style tortilla chips
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded Oaxaca cheese, sub mozzarella
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- Hot peppers to taste
- Limes for garnish
- Slice the onion and peppers, mince the cilantro, crumble the cotija, and grate the cheese. Set aside.
- Preheat the barbecue to 400°F (200°C), igniting all burners to medium.
- Shuck the corn and place the shredded beef onto a tray or into a heat-safe dish. Drizzle the beef with BBQ sauce to taste and melt the butter.
- Heat the beef and cook the corn, brushing frequently with butter and turning every 3 to 4 minutes until bright in color and a little charred.
- Remove the corn and beef from the grill when cooked. Allow the corn to cool until you can handle it safely. While waiting, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, and lime. Carefully cut the corn from the cob.
- On a tray or stainless steel pizza pan, layer the tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sliced veggies, corn, and warm beef.
- Place back onto the grill until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from heat and garnish with any remaining corn, a drizzle of the sour cream mixture, and top with the cotija and minced cilantro. Enjoy.
Indulge in this flavorful fusion of Mexican street food and nachos for a culinary experience like no other. Whether it's a casual game day gathering, a festive Cinco De Mayo celebration, or simply a craving for something delicious, this recipe for Street Corn Nachos with Smoked Beef is sure to satisfy. Gather your friends, grab some cerveza, and let the fiesta begin! What do you top your nachos with? Share your barbecue nacho recipes, ideas, and photos on our social pages like Facebook and TikTok, using the hashtags #NapoleonEats and #NapoleonGrill.
Happy Grilling!
Pull together your ingredients
Grill the corn over direct heat while the smoked beef heats
Baste the corn with butter as it cooks
When safe to handle, cut the corn off the cob
Layer the nacho toppings over the tortilla chips
Once layered up, put the nachos back onto the grill and heat until the cheese is melted and bubbly
Serve with cervezas, elotes, and fresh pico de gallo
Dont forget to top with additional corn, crumbled cojita, and crema
Smoky charred corn, Mexican smoked beef, and melted cheese, what could be better?
I used to be the Sultana of Sizzle, but you can call me Andrea. I have always been passionate about food. Even though I was majoring in Art and Graphic Design, I would frequently be found cooking for my friends and family.
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Pull together your ingredients
Grill the corn over direct heat while the smoked beef heats
Baste the corn with butter as it cooks
When safe to handle, cut the corn off the cob
Layer the nacho toppings over the tortilla chips
Once layered up, put the nachos back onto the grill and heat until the cheese is melted and bubbly
Serve with cervezas, elotes, and fresh pico de gallo
Dont forget to top with additional corn, crumbled cojita, and crema
Smoky charred corn, Mexican smoked beef, and melted cheese, what could be better?
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