Description
Easy Smash Burger Tacos are a mouthwatering fusion that transforms classic burgers into delightful tacos. With juicy smashed beef patties tucked in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheddar cheese, these tacos are perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings with friends. Easy to make and customizable, they promise to be a hit at any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onions (raw or caramelized)
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Form the ground beef into eight balls (about 2 oz each) and place them in the skillet. Smash each ball flat using a spatula.
- Season with salt and pepper while cooking for about 2 minutes until edges are crispy.
- Flip the patties, sprinkle cheese on top, and cook for an additional minute until cheese melts.
- Warm the corn tortillas in another pan or oven.
- Assemble tacos by placing the patties on warmed tortillas and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg