Description
Smashed Cheeseburger Tacos are a delicious fusion of crunchy tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, creating a flavor explosion in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons taco sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, heat a splash of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it’s browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let it cook for an additional 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- In a separate skillet, warm a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Place a corn tortilla in the skillet and let it cook for about 30 seconds until it becomes pliable. Flip it over, then add a scoop of the seasoned beef and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy, around 1-2 minutes. Remove and keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and beef.
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream and taco sauce to create a creamy topping.
- To assemble, layer the crispy tortillas with shredded lettuce, diced avocado, and sliced jalapeños. Drizzle with the sour cream mixture before serving.
Notes
- For an added crunch, consider topping with crushed tortilla chips or crispy bacon bits.
- Swap the ground beef for plant-based meat for a vegetarian-friendly option while maintaining the same spices for flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg