Crispy Beef Blackstone Smash Taco (Printable)
Juicy smashed beef patties melted with cheddar and Jack cheese on crispy tortillas, topped with fresh vegetables and sour cream.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef & Seasoning
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 ratio recommended)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
→ Cheese Blend
06 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Taco Shells & Cooking Fat
08 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas
09 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
→ Fresh Toppings
10 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
11 - 1/2 cup chopped lettuce
12 - 1/4 cup diced red onion
13 - 1/4 cup sour cream
14 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
15 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your Blackstone griddle or large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface with vegetable oil or melted butter.
02 - Divide the ground beef into 8 equal balls, approximately 2 oz each.
03 - Season each beef ball evenly with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
04 - Place each tortilla on the hot griddle. Immediately top with a generous mound of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend, covering the center of the tortilla.
05 - Place a seasoned beef ball directly on top of the cheese mound. Using a sturdy metal spatula or burger press, smash the beef firmly downward to spread it thinly over the melting cheese and tortilla.
06 - Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef develops crispy edges and the cheese becomes golden and bubbly beneath.
07 - Flip the entire taco assembly quickly so the tortilla side makes direct contact with the griddle. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the tortilla is crispy.
08 - Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter. Immediately top each taco with lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño slices, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The way the cheese fuses directly into the tortilla creates this insane crispy foundation that somehow holds everything together
- You get that smash burger crust on every single bite without needing a bun
02 -
- The flip is terrifying but you have to commit. Hesitation makes everything fall apart. Just flip and trust
- Pre-shredded cheese will betray you. Those anti-caking agents prevent that beautiful cheese fusion that makes these special
03 -
- Work in batches if your griddle is small. It's better to do two perfect rounds than crowd everything into mediocrity
- Let the tacos rest about 30 seconds after flipping. The cheese needs a moment to set or you'll lose your toppings