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Smash Taco

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, Smash Tacos are a modern twist on traditional tacos, featuring crispy beef patties that are smashed for texture. These tacos celebrate the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed at gatherings or as street food. Today, they are popular in various forms across the globe, with many variations adapting to local tastes.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2.5 ounces burger balls (4 total)
Mexican taco seasoning
6-inch flour tortillas
avocado oil
shredded cheese
lettuce
tomato
chunky salsa
1

Preheat the griddle to 475 to 500°F.

2

Squirt down a little bit of avocado oil on the griddle.

3

Place 2.5-ounce burger balls (4 total) on the griddle.

4

Sprinkle Mexican taco seasoning over the burger balls.

5

Place 6-inch flour tortillas on top of the burger balls.

6

Use a smash burger press to flatten the burger balls and tortillas.

7

After about 2 minutes, check if the tortillas are cooking through by pulling back one.

8

Flip the burgers and cook the tortillas in their own fat for another 2 to 3 minutes.

9

Lower the burners or turn them off after flipping to avoid burning the tortillas.

10

Add more taco seasoning and shredded cheese on top of the burgers.

11

Transfer the cooked burgers and tortillas to a cutting board and top with lettuce, tomato, and chunky salsa.

Equipment Needed

griddlesmash burger pressscraper with a beveled edgecutting board

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Smash Taco
Local Name: Smash Taco

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