Smash Tacos
Crispy-edged ground beef patties smashed flat in a hot skillet, topped with melted cheese and piled into warm tortillas. Ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 count corn tortillas
- ½ count onion, diced
- 1 count jalapeño, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 2
Divide beef into 8 portions and loosely form into balls. Do not pack.
- 3
Place one beef ball in the skillet and immediately smash flat with a spatula using firm pressure.
- 4
Season the patty with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes without moving.
- 5
Flip and cook 1 minute on the reverse side. Top with 2 tbsp cheese and cover with a lid for 30 seconds.
- 6
Slide patty onto a warm tortilla. Repeat with remaining beef portions.
- 7
Top each taco with diced onion and jalapeño slices. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- metal spatula
- kitchen lid or sheet pan to cover
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