Ingredients
– 1.5 lbs ground hamburger beef (80/20 ratio)
– 6 flour tortillas (6-inch size)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 3/4 cup cilantro leaves (stems removed)
– 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos
– 2 tablespoons juice from pickled jalapenos
– 3/4 cup mayonnaise
– 3/4 cup sour cream
– 1 heaping tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
– 1/4 cup buttermilk (optional)
– 5-6 ears of corn (husked and removed from the cob)
– 1/3 cup mayonnaise
– 1 garlic clove (minced)
– 1 lime (juiced and zested)
– 1/3 cup sliced scallions
– 1/3 cup grated cojita cheese
– 1/4 cup minced cilantro (stems removed)
– 1 jalapeno (diced)
– 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Tajin seasoning
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1-Gather and measure all ingredients, including 1.5 lbs ground hamburger beef (80/20 ratio), 6 flour tortillas, and the sauce components, to set up for success.
2-Prepare the street corn topping by cooking the corn in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat until charred, about 5-7 minutes, then let it cool.
3-In a bowl, mix 1/3 cup mayonnaise, juice and zest from 1 lime, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Tajin seasoning, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the cooked corn, 1/4 cup minced cilantro, 1/3 cup sliced scallions, 1 diced jalapeno, and 1/3 cup grated cojita cheese, then combine well.
4-For the creamy jalapeno sauce, puree 3/4 cup cilantro leaves, 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos, and 2 tablespoons juice from pickled jalapenos. In another bowl, mix 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1 heaping tablespoon dry ranch seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then stir in the puree and 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; thin with 1/4 cup buttermilk if desired.
5-Divide 1.5 lbs ground hamburger beef (80/20 ratio) into 3.5-ounce portions, press each inside a 6-inch flour tortilla, season with salt and pepper, and cook on a hot griddle for 2-3 minutes per side.
6-Assemble by adding a scoop of street corn topping, creamy jalapeno sauce, and extra cheese to the cooked patties, then serve warm.
Last Step:
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π½ Prepare street corn salad and jalapeno sauce ahead; they keep up to 4 days refrigerated.
π Use 80/20 beef for juicy burgers; leaner beef yields drier results.
π₯ Use a griddle for best crust; a large skillet works as well.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: SautΓ©ing, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
