Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos (Print Version)
Juicy ground beef, charred corn, creamy jalapeño sauce, and fresh toppings served taco-style for big flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Smash Burger Tacos
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 blend
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6 flour tortillas, taco size
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
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3/4 cup cilantro leaves, stems removed
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1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
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2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
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3/4 cup mayonnaise
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3/4 cup sour cream
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1 heaping tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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Buttermilk, as needed for thinning
→ Street Corn Topping
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5 to 6 ears corn, kernels removed
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/3 cup mayonnaise
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1 garlic clove, minced
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Zest of 1 lime
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Juice of 1 lime
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1/3 cup scallions, thinly sliced
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1/3 cup cotija cheese, grated
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1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
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1 jalapeño, finely diced
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon Tajin seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon salt
# Steps:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly charred. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, chili powder, Tajin, and salt. Fold in cooled corn, cilantro, scallions, diced jalapeño, and cotija cheese. Stir until evenly combined and set aside.
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In a blender or food processor, purée cilantro leaves, pickled jalapeños, and jalapeño juice until finely blended.
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In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dry ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Stir in the cilantro-jalapeño purée and fresh lime juice. Adjust consistency with buttermilk if desired.
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Divide ground beef into 6 equal portions. Press each portion evenly onto a tortilla, spreading to the edges. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Heat a griddle or large skillet over high heat. Place tortillas beef-side down and firmly press the meat into the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until browned, then flip and cook tortilla side for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until beef is cooked through.
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Top each burger taco with a generous scoop of street corn mixture and drizzle with creamy jalapeño sauce. Serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
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For maximum flavor, ensure corn is well charred before mixing with other street corn ingredients.