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Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos

Savor the Flavor: Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos Delight

Experience the vibrant flavors of Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos, a delicious fusion that promises to elevate your dinner experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Smash Burgers
  • 1 lb Ground hamburger 80/20 Provides perfect juiciness and flavor.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Taco Shells
  • 4 taco-sized Flour tortillas Soft and pliable.
For the Street Corn
  • 4 ears Corn Star ingredient for sweetness and crunch.
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For charring flavor.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1 juiced Lime Brightens the dish.
  • 1/2 cup Cojita cheese For richness.
  • 2 tbsp Sliced scallions For freshness.
  • 1 diced jalapeño Spicy kick based on preference.
  • 1 tsp Chili powder For warmth.
  • 1 tsp Tajin Enhances corn flavor.
  • to taste Salt For balancing flavors.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise Rich base for sauce.
  • 1/3 cup Sour cream Adds tang.
  • 1 tbsp Dry ranch seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder For garlic flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice For a zesty kick.
  • optional Buttermilk Adjusts sauce consistency.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the husked corn and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it starts to char. Let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, Tajin, chili powder, and salt to taste. Stir in the charred corn, cilantro, scallions, diced jalapeño, and cojita cheese until well combined.
  3. In a food processor, combine cilantro leaves with pickled jalapeños and 2 tablespoons of their juice. Purée until finely minced, then set aside.
  4. In a mixing bowl, blend together the remaining mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Fold in the cilantro mixture, adjusting with lime juice or buttermilk.
  5. Divide the ground beef into 3.5-ounce portions. Press each portion into a 6” flour tortilla, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. In a griddle or large skillet over high heat, cook the tortillas burger side down for 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden.
  7. Remove the smash burgers from the skillet and top them with a scoop of the street corn mixture. Drizzle with creamy jalapeño sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with extra lime wedges for added zest. Store leftover components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

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