Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos Recipe

Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos Recipe


  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos are a delicious fusion of flavors, combining juicy smash burgers with creamy street corn topping and zesty jalapeno sauce, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for a fun and flavorful meal!


Ingredients

Scale

Smash Burgers:

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

Street Corn Topping:

  • 56 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
  • 1/21 tsp chili powder
  • 1/21 tsp Tajin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Creamy Jalapeno Sauce:

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

Instructions

  1. Street Corn Topping: Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook corn until charred, about 5-7 minutes. In a bowl, mix mayo, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, tajin, chili powder, salt, pepper, corn, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno, and cojita cheese. Top with additional cheese, tajin, and chili powder.
  2. Creamy Jalapeno Sauce: Purée cilantro and pickled jalapenos. Mix mayo, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt. Add cilantro mixture, lime juice, and buttermilk if needed.
  3. Cook the Smash Burgers: Press burger meat into tortillas, season, and cook in a skillet. Press firmly, flip, and cook.
  4. Add Toppings: Top smash burgers with street corn, creamy jalapeno sauce, hot sauce, and cheese.

Notes

  • You can customize these tacos by adding your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, or extra hot sauce.
  • Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapenos and chili powder to suit your taste.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican, American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos, Smash Burgers, Street Corn Topping, Jalapeno Sauce, Mexican-inspired Tacos