Smash Tacos Recipe
Follow my simple 5-step Smash Tacos recipe for a mouthwatering meal that's sure to delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 1 b ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup diced onions
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa or hot sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Divide the beef into 8 small portions, roughly the size of a meatball.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly grease with vegetable oil.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface and add a portion of ground beef on top.
- Press the beef flat using a spatula to spread it evenly over the tortilla.
- Place the taco meat-side down onto the hot skillet and press it down firmly for about 2 minutes.
- Flip the taco and cook for another 2 minutes, until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and let it melt slightly.
- Remove from heat and top with diced onions, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño slices.
- Drizzle with sour cream and salsa or hot sauce.
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor.
