Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos 

These Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos from Bad Batch Baking are a viral mash‑up of crispy smash‑burger patties and flavorful taco fillings. Thin, juicy beef is smashed inside tortillas to create a golden crust and designed for maximum texture. They're topped with a vibrant street corn salad and a creamy jalapeño‑ranch sauce for a taco-meets-burger experience that’s bold, cheesy, and uniquely satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game day snacks, they deliver big flavor with minimal fuss. 

Ingredients

For the Smash Burgers & Tacos

• 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20)
  
  

• 6 flour taco-sized tortillas
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

Creamy Jalapeño‑Ranch Sauce (Chuy’s Copycat)

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
  
  

• ¾ cup sour cream
  
  

• 1 heaping Tbsp dry ranch seasoning
  
  

• ½ tsp garlic powder
  
  

• ½ tsp salt
  
  

• ½ cup pickled jalapeños + 2 Tbsp of their juice
  
  

• ¾ cup fresh cilantro leaves (stems removed)
  
  

• 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  
  

• ¼ cup buttermilk (optional)
  
  

Street Corn Salad
(Can be prepped ahead)

• Charred corn (fresh or frozen)
  
  

• Jalapeño, cilantro, scallions, lime juice/zest
  
  

• Cojita cheese, chili‑lime seasoning or Tajín, garlic, mayo
  
  

Directions

1. Prep sauce & corn salad: Make the creamy jalapeño‑ranch sauce and street corn salad ahead—they keep up to 4 days refrigerated.
   
   

2. Form smash burgers: Divide ground beef into 6 portions and shape loosely.
   
   

3. Heat skillet or griddle to high. Season tortillas with fat or oil.
   
   

4. Smash burger on tortilla: Place each tortilla meat‑side down and press flat to edge. Flip after ~1 min, adding cheese if desired and crisping tortilla in rendered fat.
   
   

5. Assemble tacos: Add street corn salad and drizzle the jalapeño‑ranch sauce over the burgers. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges. 

Nutrients (per taco, approx. for 6 tacos)

Calories: ~450 kcal
Carbohydrates: ~25 g
Protein: ~25 g
Fat: ~28 g
Fiber: ~2 g
Sugar: ~3 g
Sodium: ~600 mg