How I Made Smashed Burger Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, preferably freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Salt (Kosher or table salt)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 0.5 tsp Paprika (Sweet paprika)
• 0.5 tsp Onion Powder
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
• 4 oz Blue Cheese (Crumble style, room temperature)
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream
• 2 tbsp Hot Sauce (Adjust to heat preference)
• 1 cup Shredded Lettuce (Iceberg or romaine, washed and dried)
• 4 pieces Small Corn Tortillas (6‑inch diameter, warmed)

Instructions

1. Season the Beef

   Place the ground beef in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder over the meat. Using clean hands, gently mix until the spices are evenly distributed but do not over‑work the meat.

   Time: PT2M

2. Form Meatballs

   Using a meatballer or a 2‑ounce scoop, portion the seasoned beef into equal balls and set them aside on a plate.

   Time: PT1M

3. Cook the Smashburger

   Heat the skillet over high heat until it’s very hot (about 400°F). Place one meatball in the skillet, let it sizzle for a few seconds, then press down firmly with the spatula to smash it into a thin patty. Cook for 2 minutes without moving.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 400°F

4. Melt Blue Cheese

   Scatter half of the crumbled blue cheese over the patty. Cover the skillet with a lid for about 1 minute, or until the cheese melts into a gooey layer.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: 400°F

5. Prepare Buffalo Blue Cheese Sauce

   In a small bowl, combine the remaining blue cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce. Stir until smooth. Taste and adjust hot sauce if needed.

   Time: PT2M

6. Warm the Tortillas

   Place the corn tortillas in the hot skillet for about 30 seconds per side, just until pliable and lightly toasted.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: 400°F

7. Assemble the Tacos

   Lay a warmed tortilla on a plate, add the blue‑cheese‑topped patty, sprinkle shredded lettuce, and drizzle with the buffalo blue cheese sauce. Repeat for remaining tacos.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

22g

Fiber

2g