Smash Tacos – Skinnytaste

I hopped on the smashed taco trend and made these turkey smash burger tacos slightly lighter than what I’ve seen on TikTok. They got here out scrumptious!

Smash Taco Recipe

This six-ingredient smashed taco recipe was successful in my home! When you have a griddle, Blackstone, or forged iron skillet, these wholesome smashed tacos are a should! The turkey is smashed with a burger press, then topped with cheese, corn tortillas, avocado, and pico de gallo. Plus, these high-protein tacos have 41 grams of protein in two tacos. When you love tacos, listed here are extra dinner ideas: Beef Tacos, Grilled Chicken Tacos with Lettuce Slaw, and Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos.

Elements

• Floor Turkey: I purchased 93% lean floor turkey to make these tacos lighter.
• Taco Seasoning: You can also make homemade taco seasoning or purchase it on the retailer. I desire making it as a result of it’s cheaper and more healthy than premade variations.
• Cheese: Shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese combine
• Tortillas: You’ll want eight corn tortillas.
• Avocado: Thinly slice one Haas avocado.
• Pico de Gallo: I’ve a easy recipe for homemade pico de gallo, a salsa with tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.

How you can Make Smash Tacos

I made this smash burger taco recipe on Instagram if you wish to see the steps beneath in motion.

1. Prep: Earlier than you begin cooking, get all of your components out and prep the toppings so the whole lot’s prepared.
2. Turkey: Season the bottom turkey with taco seasoning, and roll it into eight balls weighing two ounces every.
3. Smash Turkey: Warmth your griddle, Blackstone, or forged iron skillet over medium-high warmth and spray with oil when sizzling. Working in batches, put the turkey balls on the pan, leaving sufficient room so that they received’t contact once they’re pressed down. Smash the meat as thinly as doable with a spherical burger press, a big spatula with a mallet on high, or a small saucepan. Prepare dinner till the bottoms brown.
4. Tortilla and Cheese: Flip the turkey, and high every patty with two tablespoons of cheese and a tortilla. Press down on the tortilla, and cook dinner for 2 minutes till the underside of the turkey browns and the cheese melts. Flip and cook dinner for an additional minute to char the tortillas. Switch the tacos to a plate, meat aspect up.
5. Serving: Prime every smash taco with avocado and pico de gallo.

What to Serve with Smashed Tacos

This simple smash burger tacos recipe could be scrumptious with black beans and rice, pinto beans, Mexican brown rice, or cilantro lime cauliflower rice for a low-carb choice. For some veggies, make this Skillet Mexican Zucchini or Grilled Corn Salad. And don’t neglect a drink! Do that Citrus Margarita Spritzer or Zero-Proof Jalapeño Paloma .

Storage

These smashed tacos are finest eaten proper after they’re made. When you have additional uncooked turkey, you possibly can refrigerate it for someday and cook dinner it the following to have recent tacos. If you wish to make the complete smash taco and put it aside for later, allow them to cool after which refrigerate them. To reheat, heat on the griddle or within the
microwave after which high with the cheese, avocado, and pico.

Variations

• Meat: Swap floor turkey for lean floor beef or floor rooster.
• Salsa: When you don’t have time to make pico de gallo, some supermarkets promote it premade. You may also use any jarred salsa or make my No-Cook Red Salsa or Salsa Verde.
• Tortillas: Substitute flour tortillas for corn.
• Avocado: Swap out the sliced avocado for guacamole.

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