Print

Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos Recipe

Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos Recipe

5 from 16 reviews

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

Ingredients

Scale

Street Corn:

  • 56 ears of corn, husked and kernels removed
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lime, juiced and zested
  • 1/3 cup sliced scallions
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cojita cheese
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 1/21 tsp chili powder
  • 1/21 tsp Tajin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Chuy’s Cream Jalapeno:

  • 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk (optional)

Smash Burgers:

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

Instructions

  1. Street Corn Topping: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add corn and cook until charred. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, tajin, chili powder, and salt. Add corn, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno, and cojita cheese. Top with additional cojita cheese, tajin, and chili powder.
  2. Creamy Jalapeno Sauce: Blend cilantro with pickled jalapenos. Mix mayo, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Add cilantro mixture and lime juice. Thin with buttermilk if needed.
  3. Cook the Smash Burgers: Divide hamburger meat into portions, press onto tortillas, season, and cook on a griddle or skillet until done.

Notes

  • You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of jalapenos and chili powder.
  • Feel free to add your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, or extra cheese.

Nutrition

Keywords: Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos, Smash Burgers, Creamy Jalapeno Sauce, Street Corn Topping, Taco Recipe