Smashed Burger Tacos
Crispy, crunchy spiced smashed burger meat in taco form
Servings: 4
Calories: 612kcal
Ingredients
For the burger patties
- 1 lb finely ground beef
- 10 oz coarsely ground beef
- 1 red onion peeled and finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 tbsp pickled jalapeños minced
- 1 tbsp ground coffee (optional)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 8 wheat tortillas
- 1 cup cheddar cheese finely sliced
- salt and pepper
- olive oil
Toppings
- guacamole
- chopped lettuce
- sour cream
- or whatever toppings you like!
Instructions
- Mix the ground beef with the onions, garlic, jalapeños, coffee, paprika and cumin. Season generously and mix.
- Divide into 8 portions and roll each one into a ball.
- Heat a little olive oil in a cast iron pan over high heat. Add one of the balls of seasoned meat and drape a tortilla over the top.
- With a potato masher or flat spatula, press down on the tortilla hard, so the meat squashes flat underneath. Fry for about 2 minutes until the meat has a dark, flavorful crust.
- Flip over and add a few slices of cheese on top of the meat. Fold in half and fry for a further 1 minute until the cheese has melted, pressing down well, and flipping once or twice so that the tortilla toasts and colors.
- Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining beef and tortillas. Serve hot with guacamole, lettuce, and sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.7g | Protein: 53.8g | Fat: 23.9g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 820.4mg | Sugar: 3.9g