Juicy smashed beef on warm tortillas with cheddar, lettuce, and fresh toppings for a flavorful Tex-Mex meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
→ Tortillas
07 - 8 small (6-inch) flour tortillas
→ Cheese & Toppings
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
09 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1 small head romaine lettuce, shredded
11 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
12 - 1/2 cup sour cream
13 - 1/2 cup salsa or hot sauce
→ Oil
14 - 2 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until just combined.
02 - Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal portions, about 2 ounces each.
03 - Warm 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
04 - Place 2 to 3 tortillas on the hot surface, placing one beef portion in the center of each tortilla.
05 - Using a spatula or burger press, firmly press the beef portions into thin patties covering most of each tortilla.
06 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the beef is browned and crispy underneath.
07 - Flip each taco so the beef side faces down; cook for 1 to 2 minutes until tortillas are crisp and beef is fully cooked.
08 - Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef side of each taco while still hot.
09 - Transfer tacos to a serving plate, beef side up. Repeat the cooking process with remaining portions, adding oil as needed. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sour cream, and salsa as desired. Serve immediately.
