Description
A recipe for tacos featuring smashed burger patties topped with Mexican street corn flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for cooking
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin in a small bowl. Stir in half of the cotija cheese. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of vegetable oil.
- Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions. Do not form patties yet.
- Cook the corn kernels in a separate small pan over medium heat until lightly charred. Remove from heat and mix with the reserved half of the cotija cheese.
- Place two portions of beef onto the hot skillet, spaced apart. Immediately press down firmly with a sturdy spatula to create thin patties. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2 minutes, then scrape under the patties to release them and flip. Cook for 1 minute more until browned. Remove from heat.
- Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the skillet until golden brown. Set aside.
- Warm the tortillas on the skillet or a dry pan until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos: Place one smash patty onto each tortilla. Top with the charred corn mixture. Drizzle generously with the prepared sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with the toasted buns on the side or discarded.
Notes
- For extra flavor, lightly toast the tortillas directly over a gas flame for a few seconds per side.
- You can substitute Mexican crema for the sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: smash burger, taco, street corn, elote, ground beef, quick dinner