Smash Ground Beef Tacos
Servings 3 Tacos
Equipment
- Large cast iron skillet
- Muffin Pan (upside down), Cooling Rack, or Taco Tray
Ingredients
- ⅛ tsp cumin
- ⅛ tsp chili powder
- ⅛ tsp paprika
- ⅛ tsp oregano
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp onion powder
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 7.5 oz ground beef, made into 3 thin ground beef patties (2.5-oz for each patty)
- 3 corn tortillas or flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Toppings:
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce finely shredded
- ½ cup cheddar cheese grated
- 2 compari tomatoes seeded & diced
- ½ small red onion diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro diced
Serving:
- Salsa
- Hot sauce
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Make the seasoning blend by combining the cumin, coriander, chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste in a small dish, and mix well.
- Prepare the beef & tortilla by pressing each thin burger patty onto a corn tortilla, getting the beef as close to the edges as possible.
- Season the smash tacos by sprinkling the seasoning blend over each taco to taste.
- Cook the smash tacos by heating the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and very hot.
- Working in batches, place the tacos, meat-side down, in the hot pan without crowding them, and press down with a spatula, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip over and cook the tortilla side until crisp and golden, about 2 minutes.
- Remove and sandwich them between the cups of an upside-down muffin pan to shape them into tacos and to drain excess grease. Side Note: You can also use a cooling rack or a taco rack instead, if you have them.
- Finish the smash tacos by topping them with shredded lettuce, lots of cheese, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with salsa, hot sauce, and sour cream.