Street Corn Nachos with Smoked Beef

Special Thanks to our barbecue friends at Napoleon & Andrea Alden for allowing us to share this recipe.

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.

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Yield: 4+

INGREDIENTS:

• 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

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Slice the onion and peppers, mince the cilantro, crumble the cotija, and grate the cheese. Set aside.
2. Preheat the barbecue to 400°F (200°C), igniting all burners to medium.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. On a tray or stainless-steel pizza pan, layer the tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sliced veggies, corn, and warm beef.
7. 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 flavourful 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!

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