Jalapeño Popper Smash Tacos - Tacos Apachurrados 🤤 ños

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, preferably freshly ground)
• 4 slices Bacon (Thick‑cut, cooked until crisp)
• 8 pieces Yellow Corn Tortillas (Small, 6‑inch size; use fresh tortillas for best texture)
• 4 oz Cream Cheese (Softened, room temperature)
• 2 Jalapeño Pepper (Finely grated; keep seeds for extra heat)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
• 2 tbsp Green Onion (Thinly sliced (white and green parts))
• 1 cup Asadero Cheese (Shredded; can substitute with mozzarella or Monterey Jack)
• 1 small Onion (Finely diced)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (For skillet if needed)

Instructions

1. Cook Bacon

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the bacon strips and fry until they are golden and crisp, turning as needed.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

2. Prepare Cream Cheese Spread

   While the bacon cooks, combine the softened cream cheese, grated jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onion in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

3. Season Ground Beef

   In a separate bowl, mix the ground beef with the diced onion, shredded Asadero cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Do not over‑mix; just combine enough to distribute seasoning.

   Time: PT5M

4. Smash Taco – First Side

   Remove the bacon and set aside on paper towels. Add a little olive oil to the skillet if needed, then place one tortilla in the hot pan. Form a 2‑oz ball of the seasoned beef mixture, place it in the center of the tortilla, and immediately press down with the spatula to flatten (smash). Add a few thin jalapeño slices on top of the meat.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

5. Smash Taco – Second Side

   Let the taco cook until the meat is browned and the tortilla edges are golden, about 2‑3 minutes. Flip the taco carefully and cook the other side for another 2‑3 minutes, allowing the tortilla to absorb the meat juices.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

6. Finish and Serve

   Transfer the cooked taco to a plate. Spread a generous dollop of the jalapeño cream cheese mixture on top, crumble the crispy bacon over it, and serve immediately. Repeat for remaining tortillas.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

25g

Fiber

2g