Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos Recipe
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!
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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:
- 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
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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