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Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos Recipe

Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos Recipe

5.1 from 10 reviews

These Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos are a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring juicy smash burgers topped with charred street corn, creamy jalapeno sauce, and a sprinkle of cheese. Perfect for a fun and flavorful meal!

Ingredients

Scale

Ground Hamburger:

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

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)

Street Corn:

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Street Corn Topping: Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook corn until charred, about 5-7 minutes. Allow to cool. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, tajin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix with corn, cilantro, scallions, jalapeno, and cojita cheese. Top with additional cheese, tajin, and chili powder.
  2. Creamy Jalapeno Sauce: In a food processor, blend cilantro with pickled jalapenos and juice. In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Add cilantro mixture, lime juice, and buttermilk if needed.
  3. Cook the Smash Burgers: Divide hamburger meat into portions, press onto tortillas, season with salt and pepper. Cook on a griddle, press with spatula, 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 with additional toppings like avocado, salsa, or pickled onions.
  • Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the jalapeno sauce to suit your taste preferences.

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