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Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos

A delicious fusion of street corn flavors and juicy smash burgers served in soft tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: lunch, main
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Smash Burgers
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend for juiciness
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese optional
For the Street Corn
  • 2 ears corn grilled and kernels removed
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise for creaminess
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 tsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp chili powder for spice
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped, for garnish
For the Tacos
  • 8 small corn tortillas soft and warm
  • 1 avocado sliced for topping
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Street Corn
  1. Grill the corn on medium heat until charred, about 10 minutes. Remove kernels from the cob.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, and chili powder. Mix well.
Cook the Smash Burgers
  1. Preheat the grill to high heat.
  2. Form the ground beef into 4 equal balls. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the balls on the grill and smash them down with a spatula. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  4. Add a slice of cheddar cheese on each burger during the last minute of cooking to melt.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
  2. Place a smash burger on each tortilla, top with street corn mixture, avocado slices, and red onion.
  3. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

These tacos are best enjoyed fresh off the grill. Customize toppings as desired.

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