Mediterranean Turkey Smash Burger Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 smash burgers
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mediterranean Turkey Smash Burger Tacos
Description
This recipe features ground turkey pressed thinly onto flour tortillas and cooked on a hot nonstick surface with butter. The turkey is seasoned with garlic powder, dill weed, salt, and pepper, then smashed to develop a brown crust, which adds texture and flavor. After cooking the turkey side down until golden and crispy, the tortilla side cooks briefly. Feta cheese adds saltiness and creaminess, while pickled onions lend acidity. Fresh shredded lettuce, tomato, and roasted red peppers provide crunch and brightness. The recipe finishes with a yogurt feta sauce made with Greek yogurt, lemon, dill, and crumbled feta for tang and moisture.
These tacos blend Mediterranean flavors into a casual handheld meal. The combo of the spiced turkey with the creamy, zesty sauce and crisp toppings makes for a balanced bite. The use of softened tortillas keeps it accessible and versatile. It can serve as a satisfying dinner or lunch option.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey I like 94% lean turkey
- 6 flour tortillas fajita-sized
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dill weed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup feta cheese or more if you wish, crumbled
- onion for topping, pickled
- lettuce for topping, shredded
- tomato for topping, chopped
- roasted red peppers for topping, chopped
yogurt feta sauce
- ½ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed and zest freshly grated
- 1 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick griddle, flattop grill or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Any flat nonstick surface will work, the size just determines how many burger tortillas you can make at once.
- Divide the ground turkey into six equal portions. Take each portion and press it onto a flour tortilla, flattening it out until it almost reaches the edges. Sprinkle the turkey all over with the kosher salt and pepper, as well as with the garlic powder and dill weed.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter all over the nonstick surface once it’s hot. Place the turkey tortilla on the skillet/griddle, turkey side down. The meat should be sizzling. Use a spatula, smaller skillet or pot to press down the top of the tortilla and really smash the turkey into the hot pan. I do this a few times as the turkey cooks. You want it to be super brown and golden - it will take about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Flip the tortilla over so it is now tortilla-side down. If desired, you can add a little more butter to the skillet, but I find that my tortilla browns up nicely without it. It will depend on your skillet and the fat content of your turkey. As soon as you flip the tortilla over, sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of crumbled feta over the turkey burger. Cook this side for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the tortilla is golden and crisp and the cheese is warm. Feta won’t completely melt, so don’t worry about that part.
- Remove the tortilla from the skillet and immediately top it with chopped tomatoes, roasted red peppers and shredded lettuce. Top with pickled onions and the yogurt feta sauce. Fold it up like a taco and enjoy!
yogurt feta sauce
- Whisk all ingredients together until combined. This stays good in the fridge for a day or two - just mix again before serving.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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