High Protein Smash Burger Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean)
• 1 tsp Salt (Fine sea salt)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Burger Seasoning (Store‑bought or homemade blend)
• 6 pieces Low Carb Tortillas (Approx. 6‑inch size)
• 6 slices Cheddar Cheese (Sharp cheddar)
• 1 cup Lettuce (Shredded romaine or iceberg)
• 1 medium Tomato (Diced)
• 0.25 cup Red Onion (Thinly sliced)
• 6 slices Pickles (Dill pickles)
• 3 tbsp Chipotle Mayo (Store‑bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Season Beef

   Place the ground beef in a mixing bowl, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and burger seasoning. Mix gently to combine.

   Time: PT2M

2. Mix Beef

   Using your hands or a spoon, lightly mix the seasoning into the beef until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT1M

3. Prep Toppings

   Dice the tomato, thinly slice the red onion, shred the lettuce, and slice the pickles. Set aside in separate bowls.

   Time: PT5M

4. Preheat Skillet

   Place a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat and let it warm for about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

5. Smash Beef on Tortilla

   Lay one low‑carb tortilla in the hot skillet, add about 2‑3 oz of seasoned ground beef on top, and press down with a spatula to spread it as thin as possible.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

6. Flip & Melt Cheese

   After the meat side is browned (about 2‑3 minutes), flip the tortilla, then place a slice of cheddar cheese on the meat side. Cook until the cheese melts.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

7. Assemble Taco

   Remove the cooked tortilla from the pan, spread a thin layer of chipotle mayo, then top with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles.

   Time: PT2M

8. Repeat for Remaining Tacos

   Repeat steps 5‑7 with the remaining tortillas and beef, keeping the skillet hot.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

9. Serve

   Arrange the finished tacos on a plate and enjoy immediately while hot.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

2 g