Green Chile Cheese Smash Burger Tacos

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas offer more fiber.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

Season ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and minced onion.

Roll the seasoned beef into meatball size.

Press between wax or parchment paper and smash until super thin.

Drop the smashed beef into a hot skillet to sear for 1-2 minutes, then flip.

Add green chile and cheese on top of the beef.

Top with a flour tortilla.

Add lettuce, onion, and tomato if desired.

Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup to create the burger sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens