Taco Smash Burger

Name: Taco Smash Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil; 12 ounces (340 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into four 3-ounce (85 g) loosely packed meatballs; 12 ounces (340 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into four 3-ounce (85 g) loosely packed meatballs; 1 packet (1 ounce, or 28 g) taco seasoning; 1 cup (225 g) shredded Mexican cheese blend; 2 hamburger buns (We prefer potato buns.); 2 hamburger buns (We prefer potato buns.); 1 tomato, sliced; 1 cup (43 g) shredded lettuce; ½ cup (124 g) nacho cheese sauce; 2 tablespoons (28 ml) taco sauce

Preparation info

Servings:
2
burgers

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

Smashed

By Adam Walton and Brett Walton

Published 2023

About

When your family wants smash burgers, but it’s “Taco Tuesday,” this recipe will make everyone happy. It sure makes us happy!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
12 ounces (340

Americas
United States
Burger

Method

Turn the griddle on to medium/high heat (375 to 400°F [190 to 200°C]).
Once the griddle is to temperature, lay the oil on the griddle.
Place the 4 meatballs in the oil, ensuring space between the meatballs to give them room to be smashed.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning liberally on the meatballs.
After about 30 seconds, smash each mea