Hamburguesas estilo Elote (Street Corn Burgers)
Juicy beef burgers topped with charred sweetcorn, elote sauce and quick pickled red onions on a toasted bun.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Elote sauce (street corn crema). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the mince with the smoked paprika and 0.5 tsp salt without overworking it. Shape into 4 patties about 2 cm thick and press a dip into the middle of each. Chill for 10 minutes.
- 2
Heat half the oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Cook the dry sweetcorn for 6 to 8 minutes until charred, then tip into a bowl and stir in 3 tbsp of the elote sauce (see the base recipe).
7 min - 3
Wipe the pan, add the rest of the oil and cook the burgers on a medium high heat for 4 minutes on the first side. Turn, add the cheese and cook for 4 to 5 minutes more, until there is no pink in the middle and the juices run clear.
9 min - 4
Toast the cut sides of the buns in a dry pan for 1 minute.
- 5
Spread the rest of your ready made elote sauce on the bun bases. Add lettuce, a burger, a pile of the corn and your ready made pickled red onions (see the base recipe), then the lids.
Tips
- Press a small dimple into each patty so it cooks flat and does not dome.
- Use mince with some fat, 15% is ideal. Very lean mince makes a dry burger.
- Cook burgers until no pink remains in the centre, because minced beef must be cooked through.
- Make a veggie version with a black bean patty and halloumi.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh. Cool leftover cooked patties within 1 hour and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. Freeze raw patties for up to 3 months.
Questions
Can I use turkey or chicken mince?
Yes, but cook thoroughly until no pink remains. Add 1 tbsp oil to the mixture as poultry mince is leaner.
Can I cook the burgers on the barbecue?
Yes. Cook them over medium hot coals for 5 to 6 minutes a side, with the lid down, until the juices run clear.
How do I make these gluten free?
Use gluten free brioche style buns, and check the label on the cheese slices.
More made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Papas a la Diabla (Fiery Roasted Potatoes)
DFEFNFTostadas de Atún con Chipotle (Tuna Tostadas)
DFNFTikka Chicken Burgers with Pickled Red Onions
NFHPTacos de Carnitas con Cebolla Encurtida (Crisp Pork Tacos)
DFEFNFSee every dish made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.