Smash Burger Taco

Ingredients

• 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce (thinly sliced)
• 2 slices Dill Pickles (minced)
• 2 tbsp Light Mayonnaise (light mayo)
• 1 tbsp No Sugar Added Ketchup (no‑sugar ketchup)
• 1 tsp Yellow Mustard (standard yellow mustard)
• 0.25 lb Extra Lean Ground Beef (90 % lean, preferably freshly ground)
• 1 piece Low Carb Tortilla (8‑inch, low‑carb variety)
• to taste pinch Salt (kosher or sea salt)
• to taste pinch Freshly Cracked Black Pepper (freshly cracked for best flavor)
• 1 slice Low‑Fat American Cheese (can use half slice if preferred)

Instructions

1. Prepare lettuce and pickles

   Thinly slice the iceberg lettuce and mince the two pickle slices on a cutting board.

   Time: PT2M

2. Make sauce

   In a small mixing bowl combine light mayo, no‑sugar ketchup, mustard, and the minced pickles; stir until smooth.

   Time: PT1M

3. Spread beef on tortilla

   Place the low‑carb tortilla on a plate, evenly spread the 0.25 lb ground beef over the entire surface, and season with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

   Time: PT1M

4. Sear beef side

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, spray lightly with oil, then place the tortilla‑beef side down. Press gently with a spatula and cook for about 2 minutes until the beef forms a crisp, caramelized crust.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high

5. Flip and melt cheese

   Flip the tortilla, add the slice of low‑fat American cheese on top, and cook another 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts and the tortilla is crisp.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high

6. Plate and serve

   Transfer the taco to a plate, drizzle the prepared sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the shredded lettuce. Serve immediately while hot.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

380

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g