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Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos

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A delightful fusion of smash burgers and Mexican street corn, served in warm tortillas with creamy jalapeño sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground hamburger (80/20)
  • 6 flour taco-sized tortillas
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup cilantro leaves (large stems removed)
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
  • 2 tablespoons juice from pickled jalapeños
  • 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)
  • 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 cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, minced (large stems removed)
  • 1 jalapeño, diced
  • 1/2-1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2-1 tsp Tajin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Street Corn Topping: In a bowl, combine the corn, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, garlic clove, lime juice, and lime zest. Mix thoroughly. Fold in the sliced scallions, grated cotija cheese, minced cilantro, and diced jalapeño. Season with chili powder, Tajin, and salt. Stir until well combined.
  2. Make the Creamy Jalapeño Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3/4 cup sour cream, juice from pickled jalapeños, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt, lime juice, and buttermilk (if using). Mix until smooth.
  3. Cook the Smash Burgers: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Divide the ground hamburger into 6 equal portions and shape each into a loose ball. Place each ball on the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and immediately smash down with a spatula. Cook for about 3 minutes per side until a crust forms.
  4. Assemble the tacos: Warm each tortilla briefly in the skillet, then layer the smashed burger, spread a generous amount of the creamy jalapeño sauce, and finish with a scoop of the street corn topping.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for enhanced flavor. Avoid using stale tortillas for the best texture.

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