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Creamy Street Corn Beef Tacos Recipe

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These Creamy Street Corn Beef Tacos combine smoky grilled corn with seasoned, juicy ground beef and a tangy, creamy corn salad topping. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner, these tacos deliver a satisfying blend of textures and bold Mexican-inspired flavors in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

Creamy Street Corn Salad

  • 4 ears sweet corn
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon tajin (or any chili lime seasoning)
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Seasoned Ground Beef

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Optional: A splash of stock or water

To Serve

  • 10 to 12 corn or flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to high and ensure it is thoroughly hot for perfect charring of the corn.
  2. Grill the Corn: Place the ears of corn directly on the grill grates. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning to evenly char the kernels. Grill for a total of about 8 to 12 minutes until charred to your liking. Allow the corn to cool slightly, then slice the kernels off the cob.
  3. Prepare the Corn Salad: In a large bowl, combine the grilled corn kernels with the sliced green onions, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, crumbled cotija or feta cheese, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Season with salt, pepper, and tajin. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Heat the Skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat. Since ground beef is often fatty, oil is usually unnecessary. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil if preferred.
  5. Cook the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the hot skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break it apart and stir frequently while cooking until it starts to brown.
  6. Season the Beef: Sprinkle in the cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly throughout the meat.
  7. Finish Cooking Beef: Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and crumbly. Add a small amount of stock or water if needed to keep the meat moist and prevent drying out.
  8. Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas, then fill each with the seasoned ground beef and top with a generous spoonful of the creamy street corn salad. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Grilling the corn adds a delicious smokiness to the tacos but you can roast or pan-char the corn if a grill is unavailable.
  • Adjust the amount of tajin or chili powder depending on your preferred spice level.
  • Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option or flour tortillas if preferred.
  • Adding a splash of stock or water while cooking the beef keeps it juicy and tender.
  • For extra creaminess, add a bit of sour cream to the corn salad.

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