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Smash Burger Tacos

These smash burger tacos combine the flavours of a burger and taco all in one delicious hand held meal. Topped with classic vegetable toppings and a spicy yogurt sauce it is a guaranteed crowd pleaser for burger and taco lovers alike.
Servings: 12 small tacos
Calories: 160.8kcal
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb meat lean, ground
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 tortilla small, corn
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • ½ cup red onion sliced
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp hot sauce

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
    1 lb meat, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
  • Divide the ground meat into small portions, about 2-ounce balls. Press each ball into one side of a tortilla until the face of the tortilla is mostly covered.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Brush the meat side of each tortilla lightly with olive oil and place it meat-side down on the skillet.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 12 tortilla
  • Use a spatula to firmly press the tortilla into the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the tortilla starts to crisp up.
  • Flip each tortilla so that they are meat-side up, and sprinkle with ½ tablespoon of shredded cheese. Once cheese is fully melted, remove tortilla from the skillet and set aside.
    ¼ cup cheddar cheese
  • Top each smash burger patty with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion, and sliced avocado. Using a spoon or a piping bag, drizzle the spicy yogurt sauce on top of each taco and garnish with cilantro.
    1 cup lettuce, 1 tomato, 1 avocado, ½ cup red onion, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 2 tsp hot sauce
  • Fold the tortillas over the burger and toppings to create tacos. Serve and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

Choose Lean Ground Beef:
Opt for lean ground beef to reduce saturated fat content. You can also use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Smash Technique:
When forming the burger patties, use a smash technique by pressing the meat onto the hot griddle or skillet with a spatula to create a thin, crispy edge.
Use a Hot Surface:
Preheat the cooking surface (griddle or skillet) to a high temperature to achieve a quick sear on the burgers for that characteristic smash burger crust.
Soft Tortillas:
Choose soft corn or whole wheat tortillas for a diabetes-friendly option. 
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Smash Burger Tacos
Serving Size
 
3 Tacos
Amount per Serving
Calories
160.8
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6.8
g
10
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.8
g
11
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Cholesterol
 
25.5
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
121.4
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
299.6
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
14.5
g
5
%
Fiber
 
3.1
g
13
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
11.1
g
22
%
Vitamin C
 
3.2
mg
4
%
Vitamin D
 
0.05
µg
0
%
Calcium
 
47
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1.4
mg
8
%
Magnesium
 
34.8
mg
9
%
Zinc
 
2.5
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.