I Overcomplicated The Smash Burger Taco

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while American cheese is budget-friendly.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly can be more affordable.

taco shells

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: homemade tortillas

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs, while homemade tortillas can save money.

Combine fatty beef blend with chorizo and diced poblano pepper in a bowl.

Add Meat Church fajita seasoning to the meat mixture.

Cube sharp cheddar cheese and mix it into the beef mixture.

Preheat griddle to 425-450°F.

Use parchment paper to smash the beef mixture onto the hot griddle.

Cook until a crust forms on the bottom, then flip to crisp the other side.

Cut burrito shells into smaller tortilla-sized pieces if necessary.

Place the smashed burger on the tortilla shell and let it crisp up.

Add toppings: raw onion, cilantro, diced jalapeno, and a dollop of avocado crema.

Serve and enjoy the Smashburger taco.

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