Description
A delicious fusion of smash burgers and tacos, combining juicy beef patties with crispy taco shells for a unique twist on classic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños (optional)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions and shape into small balls.
- Place a ball of beef on the hot skillet and press flat with a spatula to form a thin patty.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder on the patty.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the patty and repeat with the remaining beef.
- Heat the tortillas in the same skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a smash burger patty on each tortilla.
- Top with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, and jalapeños.
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard, then drizzle over the tacos.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for best results.
- For extra crispiness, press the patties firmly.
- Adjust toppings to your preference.
- Works well with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
