Best Smash Tacos

5 from 1 vote

Where the smashed burger meets a tasty beef taco in a crispy tortilla shell topped with melted cheddar and a creamy, spicy special sauce!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Beef

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: tacos

Calories: 625kcal

4 medium flour tortillas
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon Montreal steak spice
¼ cup onion finely chopped, divided into 4 equal amounts
salt to taste
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
2 tablespoons avocado oil more in needed, using ½ tablespoon at a time for cooking tacos
1 cup lettuce leaves for serving, sliced
¼ cup cilantro chopped for garnish

To make the sauce, mix all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
In a bowl combine beef with Montreal steak spice. Mix using gloves, then divide into 4 equal meat balls. After take one meat ball and press it into a tortilla. Add onion and press it down with fingers. Season with salt to taste.
Preheat ½ tablespoon of oil over medium/low heat. Once oil is hot add tortilla meat side down and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until meat is cooked thru. Flip on the other side and add cheese, cook for 1-2 minutes or until tortilla is golden color.
Transfer onto a cutting board, add lettuce, cilantro and the sauce. Fold in half, slice and enjoy!

Here are some tips that might come in handy when making your next delicious meal.

Firstly, you can use any type of ground meat you prefer. If you're looking for a lighter version, ground chicken or turkey are great options since they're leaner than beef.
Don't have any Montreal Steak Spice? No worries, you can simply use taco seasoning instead. And, if you have relish but no pickles, try using that in your sauce instead. Alternatively, you can skip the sauce altogether and just use sour cream.
If you're feeling adventurous, swap out the cheddar cheese for Monterrey Jack or Mexican blend. And, when it comes to toppings, the sky's the limit! Load up your dish with pickles, pico de gallo, guacamole, or even sliced avocado and diced tomatoes. Have fun experimenting and enjoy your meal!