Description
Elevate your taco night with these irresistible Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos, a delightful fusion of juicy burger patties enveloped in soft flour tortillas and topped with vibrant street corn and a creamy jalapeno ranch sauce. This dish combines fun flavors and textures, creating a unique dining experience for family and friends. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these tacos are quick to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table. With just 45 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a flavor-packed meal that brings comfort food to new heights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground hamburger
- 6 flour taco-sized tortillas
- 5–6 ears of corn
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise for sauce
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos
- 2 tablespoons juice from pickled jalapenos
- 3/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 heaping tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup grated dairy-free cheese alternative
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 1/2–1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2–1 tsp Tajin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup sliced scallions
Instructions
- Make the Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro leaves, pickled jalapenos, lime juice, garlic powder, ranch seasoning, and buttermilk if desired. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare the Street Corn: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add corn kernels and cook until slightly charred (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in mayo, garlic, lime juice/zest, scallions, cheese alternative, cilantro, diced jalapeno, chili powder, Tajin seasoning, and salt.
- Cook the Burgers: Form ground hamburger into thin patties about the size of your tortillas. Season with salt and pepper. In a hot skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, cook patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until well-browned.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas briefly in a skillet or microwave. Place each smashed burger in a tortilla; top with street corn mixture and drizzle with creamy jalapeno ranch sauce.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your delicious Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos while warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg