Description
These Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos are the ultimate fusion dish, combining the flavors of Mexican street corn with juicy smashed burger patties, all wrapped in warm tortillas. A delicious and unique twist on traditional tacos!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Smash Burger Tacos:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups cooked Mexican street corn (elote-style)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
For the Street Corn Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Street Corn Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Toss the Corn: In another bowl, combine cooked corn with half of the sauce and cotija cheese.
- Cook the Smash Burgers: Form ground beef into patties, cook on a skillet, and warm tortillas on top.
- Assemble Tacos: Spread street corn mix on tortillas, top with lettuce, tomatoes, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
- Serve: Drizzle with remaining sauce and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños to the corn mix.
- For a cheesier option, melt pepper jack or cheddar on the patties.
- Grilling the corn beforehand enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Griddle or skillet, assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired, American fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
