Description
Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos combine juicy smashed beef patties on warm tortillas topped with a zesty, creamy street corn mixture, creating a flavorful and easy-to-make Mexican-American fusion main course perfect for taco night.
Ingredients
Scale
For the burger patties:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas
For the street corn topping:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt to taste
Optional garnishes:
- Extra cotija cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Hot sauce
- Jalapeño slices
Instructions
- Make the street corn topping: In a bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated. Set the topping aside or chill until ready to serve.
- Prepare the smash burger tacos: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface. Take a small ball of ground beef (about 2–3 ounces) and place it directly onto the center of a tortilla. Season with salt and pepper. Place the tortilla beef-side down on the hot skillet, then use a spatula or burger press to smash the beef flat so it adheres firmly to the tortilla. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the beef forms a crust, then flip the tortilla so the beef side is facing up. Cook for another 1–2 minutes to warm the tortilla through. Remove from heat and repeat with remaining beef and tortillas.
- Assemble the tacos: Spoon a generous amount of the street corn topping onto each beef-tortilla. Garnish with additional cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice, and optional hot sauce or jalapeño slices. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, char the corn kernels in a skillet or under a broiler before mixing into the topping.
- Try using chipotle mayo instead of regular mayonnaise for a smoky heat twist.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for the beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
