Easy Smash Burger Tacos
Easy Smash Burger Tacos are a delicious fusion of two favorite comfort foods, delivering juicy burger flavor wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners, these tacos are topped with fresh ingredients like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a zesty sauce that creates a delightful flavor explosion. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up these mouthwatering tacos that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 soft tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the tomatoes and lettuce.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; smash down into thin patties and cook for about 3 minutes until browned.
- Flip patties and sprinkle taco seasoning on top; cook for an additional 2 minutes until fully cooked.
- Assemble tacos by placing each patty in a tortilla, then topping with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and hot sauce.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg