What happens when you fuse the crisp, juicy textures of a smashburger with the convenience and taste of a taco? You get Smashburger Tacos—a culinary invention that’s set to delight your taste buds. The following recipe has been revamped for simplicity without sacrificing flavor. This step-by-step guide walks you through the process of making six amazing Smashburger Tacos.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• Pink Himalayan sea salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Onion powder, to taste
• Garlic powder, to taste
• 6 corn tortillas
• Avocado oil or olive oil, for cooking
• Cheese of your choice (optional)
• Lettuce, finely chopped
• Onion, finely chopped
• Tomato, finely chopped
• Pickles (optional)
• Trader Joe's Magnifisauce (or similar sauce), to taste

Equipment Needed

• Cast iron skillet
• Spatula
• Mixing bowl
• Cheese grater (if using block cheese)
• Lid for the pan

Instructions

Prepping the Beef and Tortillas

1. Season the Beef: In a mixing bowl, add your pound of ground beef. Season it generously with Pink Himalayan sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
2. Prepare the Tortillas: Take the seasoned ground beef and evenly distribute it onto six corn tortillas. Spread the beef out to cover the entire surface of each tortilla.

Cooking the Smashburger Tacos

1. Preheat the Skillet: Place your cast-iron skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Allow it to get hot, but not smoking.
2. Oil the Skillet: Spray your hot skillet with avocado oil or olive oil to prevent sticking.
3. Smash Time: Place the tortillas in the skillet, meat side down. Use a flat surface (like the bottom of a pan or a spatula) to firmly smash the beef into the skillet.
4. Cook the Meat: Let the meat cook for about three minutes, making sure it develops a nice crust.
5. Flip and Cheese: Carefully flip the Smashburger Tacos so that the tortilla side is now facing down, and the beef is on top. If you're using cheese, add it immediately after flipping.
6. Cover and Cook: Place a lid on the pan to help the cheese melt quickly. Cook until the cheese is fully melted and the tortilla is crispy.

Assembling the Tacos

1. Remove and Assemble: Carefully take the Smashburger Tacos out of the skillet and place them on a serving platter.
2. Top it Off: Layer on your choice of finely chopped lettuce, onion, tomato, and if you have them, pickles.
3. Sauce It Up: Drizzle Trader Joe's Magnifisauce (or a similar sauce) over the top for that extra burst of flavor.
4. Serve and Enjoy: Your revamped Smashburger Tacos are ready to be devoured. Serve immediately and savor every bite!

Optional Note

Pickles provide a tangy contrast and additional crunch to these tacos. Keep some on hand to enjoy the full flavor experience of these incredible Smashburger Tacos.

Whether it's Taco Tuesday or any day of the week, these Smashburger Tacos promise a meal that's as delicious as it is easy to make. Enjoy, and let me know how they turn out.

Peace!