Here’s a recipe idea that ties the smokiness of tacos with the sweetness of corn—perfect for a casual dinner:

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🌮 Tacos with Sweet Corn Salsa

Ingredients

For the taco filling:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or chicken, turkey, or pork)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 ½ tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp oregano

• ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional for heat)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• ½ cup water or chicken broth

For the sweet corn salsa:

• 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 jalapeño, finely minced (remove seeds for less heat)

• ½ small red onion, finely diced

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• Juice of 1 lime

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp honey or agave (optional, to boost sweetness)

For serving:

• 8 small corn or flour tortillas

• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or cotija)

• Sour cream or Mexican crema

• Avocado slices or guacamole

• Extra lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Cook the taco filling:

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.

   • Stir in ground meat, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned.

   • Sprinkle in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, and red pepper flakes.

   • Mix in tomato paste, then pour in broth/water. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.

2. Make the sweet corn salsa:

   • If using fresh corn, char it in a dry skillet or on the grill until slightly smoky.

   • Combine corn, bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and honey. Mix well.

3. Assemble tacos:

   • Warm tortillas.

   • Spoon in taco filling, top with cheese, sweet corn salsa, avocado, and a drizzle of crema.

   • Serve with lime wedges.

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✨ Optional Twist: Add black beans to the filling for extra protein, or crumble crispy bacon into the corn salsa for a smoky-sweet kick.