Description
These Best Healthy Smash Burger Tacos combine the indulgent flavors of smashed burgers with the convenience of tacos, making a quick and satisfying meal. Using lean ground beef and a blend of corn and flour tortillas, these tacos are crispy on the edges with melted cheddar cheese and fresh burger toppings for a balanced and delicious dish ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (93/7 lean to fat ratio)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 (6-inch) tortillas (corn and flour blend)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Burger Toppings
- Shredded lettuce
- Chopped onion
- Pickles
- Burger sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to place the uncooked tacos and keep your prepping area tidy.
- Season Ground Beef: Place the ground beef in a mixing bowl and season generously with salt and pepper for well-balanced flavor.
- Portion Meat: Divide the beef into six equal portions, approximately 2.66 ounces each, using a food scale to ensure even cooking.
- Assemble Tacos: Lay out the tortillas and press each meat portion into the center of each tortilla by hand, leaving about a ¾ to 1-inch border around the edges. Place assembled tacos onto the lined baking sheet.
- Cook Smash Burgers: Heat a cast iron pan, skillet, griddle, or flat-top grill over medium-high heat and lightly coat with oil. Add the smashed burgers one at a time if your pan is small. Place the meat side down and press firmly using a burger press, heavy pan, or stainless steel spatula. Lightly brush or spray the exposed tortilla edges with oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip carefully, add shredded cheddar cheese on top, and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the beef is fully cooked and the tortillas become crispy and golden. To melt cheese faster, cover with a lid if desired.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the cooked tacos from the pan and place them on the lined baking sheet. Repeat for all tacos. Top each with your favorite burger toppings such as shredded lettuce, chopped onion, pickles, and burger sauce, then serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan for the best sear and crispy edges on the tacos.
- To ensure even cooking, keep the portions evenly sized.
- Covering the pan while melting cheese helps speed up the melting process without overcooking the meat.
- For a gluten-free option, use 100% corn tortillas and verify that all toppings and sauces are gluten-free.
- Adjust seasoning based on personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
