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Smash Burger Tacos: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 5-Star Flavor

  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend works best)
– Taco seasoning (about 2 tablespoons, or to taste)
– 8 small taco shells (hard or soft, based on preference)
– 1 cup shredded lettuce
– 1 medium tomato, diced
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or your choice)
– ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
– ¼ cup diced onions (optional)
– ½ cup pickles (diced or whole, based on preference)
– 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, for a creamy topping)
– Hot sauce or salsa (for serving, optional)

Instructions

Making Smash Burger Tacos is a simple and enjoyable process! Just follow these straightforward steps:

1. Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and chop the vegetables. Set aside for easy access.
2. Heat a Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and allow it to get hot.
3. Cook the Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Let it cook for a few minutes, allowing it to brown.
4. Smash the Patties: Using a spatula, smash the beef into flat patties. This should take only a few seconds for each patty.
5. Season the Beef: Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the beef and continue cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Prepare Taco Shells: While the beef is cooking, heat your taco shells according to the package instructions, whether in the oven or microwave.
7. Assemble Tacos: Once the beef is cooked, fill each taco shell with a smashed beef patty.
8. Add Toppings: Layer on shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, onions, and pickles as desired.
9. Add Sauce: Drizzle sour cream and hot sauce over the toppings for added flavor.
10. Serve Immediately: Place your assembled Smash Burger Tacos on a platter and serve hot.

By following these steps, you’ll have a delightful batch of Smash Burger Tacos ready to impress anyone lucky enough to taste them!

  • Author: abd.bendahi@gmail.com
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 tacos
  • Calories: 500 kcal
  • Fat: 30g
  • Protein: 25g