Smashed Tacos 🌮

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 lean‑to‑fat ratio for juiciness)
• 1 tsp Salt (Kosher or table salt)
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning (Store‑bought or homemade blend)
• 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mexican blend or sharp cheddar)
• 8 pieces Corn Tortillas (6‑inch, preferably fresh)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (High smoke‑point oil)
• to taste Toppings (lettuce, tomato, avocado, salsa, sour cream) (Chopped fresh)

Instructions

1. Preheat Skillet

   Place the cast iron skillet over medium‑high heat and add the vegetable oil, swirling to coat the surface.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Form Beef Balls

   Divide the ground beef into eight equal portions (about 2 oz each) and loosely roll each into a ball.

   Time: PT1M

3. Smash and Season

   Place two beef balls in the skillet, then immediately press each with a sturdy spatula until flattened to about 1/4‑inch thick. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and taco seasoning over the patties.

   Time: PT2M

4. Cook and Add Cheese

   Cook the smashed patties for 2 minutes until the edges are browned and crisp, then flip, add a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese on each side, and cook another 1 minute until the cheese melts.

   Time: PT3M

5. Warm Tortillas

   While the beef finishes, stack the corn tortillas and warm them in a separate dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, or microwave covered with a damp paper towel for 20 seconds.

   Time: PT1M

6. Assemble Tacos

   Place a cheesy smash patty on each tortilla, then top with lettuce, diced tomato, avocado slices, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

14 g

Carbohydrates

22 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

3 g