Smashburger Tacos with Special Sauce
Smashburger Tacos with Special Sauce are a delightful fusion of flavors that elevate your taco night. These crispy taco shells are filled with juicy, seasoned ground beef and topped with a creamy, tangy special sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for any occasion, from casual dinners to game days, these tacos promise a satisfying crunch and an explosion of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 8 crunchy taco shells
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup diced ripe tomatoes
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until smooth to prepare the special sauce.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes), breaking apart with a spatula.
- While the beef cooks, warm taco shells according to package instructions.
- Once the beef is cooked through, remove it from heat and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top to melt slightly.
- Fill each taco shell with the beef mixture and top generously with lettuce and tomatoes.
- Drizzle special sauce over each taco before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider including jalapeños or avocado slices as toppings. Substitute ground beef with turkey or black beans for a lighter or vegetarian option.