Smash Taco Recipe
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4.7
Smash Taco Recipe
Description
The Smash Taco Recipe starts by rolling seasoned ground turkey into balls, which are then smashed thin on a hot, oiled skillet using parchment paper and a press or spatula, creating crispy browned edges. After flipping, shredded cheese is added to melt atop the meat before topping with corn tortillas, which char slightly under continued pressing. Tacos are cooked briefly on both sides to meld flavors and textures.
Toppings include thinly sliced avocado and fresh pico de gallo, which add creamy and tangy contrasts to the savory, crisped turkey meat. The assembly creates tacos with a balance of crispy meat exterior, melted cheese, soft tortillas, and fresh garnish.
This taco recipe yields a satisfying individual meal best eaten immediately to enjoy the crisp edges and melted cheese. They can be served with additional salsa or hot sauce to adjust heat and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, or Mexican cheese mix
- 8 corn tortillas
- 4 ounces avocado (sliced thin (from 1 haas))
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo (homemade or store bought)
- parchment paper ( cut into squares)
Instructions
- Prep all your ingredients so everything is ready.
- Season ground turkey with taco seasoning and roll into 8 balls, 2 ounces each.
- Heat a large griddle, black stone or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- When hot, spray with oil. Working in batches add turkey balls leaving enough space in between so they have room to spread and top with parchment.
- Using the press or a large spatula with a mallet pushing down on it, smash them all down as thin as possible. Cook until the bottoms are browned.
- Flip, top each with about 2 tablespoons shredded cheese then top with tortilla.
- Use the press to press down well on each. Cook about 2 minutes, until the bottom of the turkey browns and the cheese melts. Flip and cook 1 more minute so the tortillas char. Transfer tortillas to a plate, meat side up.
- Top with sliced avocado and pico de gallo, plus salsa if desired. Fold and eat right away.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tacos | |
| Calories | 452kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 683mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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