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Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos Recipe

Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos Recipe
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These Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos are a delicious fusion of classic smash burgers and Mexican street corn flavors. Juicy, thinly pressed burger patties cooked right on soft flour tortillas are topped with a flavorful, charred corn topping and a creamy, tangy jalapeno sauce. Perfect for a casual meal, these tacos offer vibrant textures and smoky, zesty tastes in every bite.

Ingredients

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Burger and Tacos

  • 1.5 lbs ground hamburger (80/20)
  • 6 flour taco-sized tortillas
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Street Corn Topping

  • 5–6 ears of corn (husked and removed from the cob)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lime, juiced and zested
  • 1/3 cup sliced scallions
  • 1/3 cup grated cojita cheese
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, minced (large stems removed)
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp Tajin seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

  • 3/4 cup cilantro leaves (large stems removed)
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos
  • 2 tablespoons juice from pickled jalapenos
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 heaping tablespoon dry ranch seasoning (Hidden Valley or similar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk (optional, for thinning sauce)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Street Corn Topping: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and cook, stirring frequently, until they start to char and get some color, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  2. Mix Street Corn Sauce: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, Tajin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth. Add the cooled charred corn, chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, diced jalapeno, and grated cojita cheese. Mix well. Optionally, sprinkle with extra cojita cheese, Tajin, and chili powder for garnish.
  3. Make Creamy Jalapeno Sauce: In a food processor or blender, puree cilantro leaves with pickled jalapenos and 2 tablespoons of pickled jalapeno juice until finely minced, scraping sides as needed.
  4. Combine Sauce Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and salt until smooth. Stir in the cilantro and jalapeno puree. Add fresh lime juice and optionally buttermilk, a splash at a time, until the sauce reaches desired thin consistency.
  5. Form and Cook Smash Burgers: Divide ground beef into six 3.5-ounce portions. Place each portion onto a 6-inch flour tortilla shell and press into a thin, even layer covering the surface and slightly overlapping edges. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook Burgers on Tortillas: Heat a griddle or large skillet over high heat. Place the tortilla with beef side down onto the hot skillet. Using a spatula or burger press, press firmly and cook without moving for 2-3 minutes until browned and crispy. Carefully scrape under the burger and flip the entire tortilla. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side.
  7. Assemble Tacos: Remove the smash burger tacos from the skillet. Top each with a scoop of the street corn topping, a generous drizzle of creamy jalapeno sauce, and a sprinkle of cojita or queso fresco cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use 80/20 ground beef for juicy and flavorful burgers.
  • Buttermilk in the jalapeno sauce is optional but helps thin the sauce to desired consistency.
  • If you prefer spicier tacos, add extra pickled jalapenos or fresh jalapeno slices on top.
  • Flour tortillas work best for holding the smashed burgers, but corn tortillas can be used if preferred.
  • For a smoky flavor, char the corn well but avoid burning it to keep flavors balanced.
  • These tacos are best served fresh to enjoy the crispness of the burger and the creamy toppings.

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