Smash Taco Recipe
This six-ingredient smashed taco recipe was a hit in my house! If you have a griddle, Blackstone, or cast iron skillet, these healthy smashed tacos are a must! The ground turkey is seasoned and 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. If you love tacos, here are more dinner ideas: Beef Tacos, Grilled Chicken Tacos with Lettuce Slaw, and Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos.
Ingredients
Ground Turkey: I bought 93% lean ground turkey to make these tacos lighter. Taco Seasoning: You can make homemade taco seasoning or buy it at the store. I prefer making it because it’s cheaper and healthier than premade versions. Cheese: Shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese mix Tortillas: You’ll need eight corn tortillas. Avocado: Thinly slice one Haas avocado, for topping. Pico de Gallo: I have a simple recipe for homemade pico de gallo, a salsa with tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Store bought also works.
How to Make Smash Tacos
I made this smash burger taco recipe on Reels if you want to see the steps below in action.
What to Serve with Smashed Tacos
This easy smash burger tacos recipe would be delicious with black beans and rice, pinto beans, Mexican brown rice, or cilantro lime cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. For some veggies, make this Skillet Mexican Zucchini or Grilled Corn Salad. And don’t forget a drink! Try this Citrus Margarita Spritzer or Zero-Proof Jalapeño Paloma .
Storage
These smashed tacos are best eaten right after they are made. If you have extra raw turkey, you can refrigerate it for one day and cook it the next to have fresh tacos. If you want to make the entire smash taco and save it for later, let them cool and then refrigerate them. To reheat, warm on the griddle or in themicrowave and then top with the cheese, avocado, and pico.
Variations
Meat: Swap ground turkey for lean ground beef or ground chicken. Salsa: If you don’t have time to make pico de gallo, some supermarkets sell it premade. You can also use any jarred salsa or make my No-Cook Red Salsa or Salsa Verde. Tortillas: Substitute flour tortillas for corn. Avocado: Switch out the sliced avocado for guacamole.
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