Mediterranean Smash Burger Crunchy Tacos

These Mediterranean Smash Burger Crunchy Tacos have a juicy, crispy, and flavorful texture. We prepare these tacos with lean ground beef, small tortillas, paprika, oregano, garlic, onion, feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, vegetables, and olive oil. These tacos has approximately 465 calories and 31 g of net carbs. We make these tacos in about 30 minutes. These Mediterranean Smash Burger Crunchy Tacos are ideal for quick dinners, family meals, lunches, parties, casual gatherings, weekend meals, and Mediterranean-inspired occasions. You can serve these tacos with Greek Salad, Hummus, Tzatziki, Cucumber Tomato Salad, or Roasted Vegetables.

STATS:

• Diet: Mediterranean
• Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
• Cook Duration: 15 minutes
• Caloric Content: 465 kcal
• Prep Duration: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
• Size/serving: 2 tacos
• Mode of Cooking: Stovetop
• Overall yields: 4
• Level of Difficulty: Easy
• Overall Duration: 30 minutes

EQUIPMENTS:

• Skillet
• Spatula
• Bowls
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring spoons

INGREDIENTS:

SMASH BURGER TACOS:

• ½ tsp salt
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 8 small tortillas
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup lettuce
• 1 tomato
• ½ cucumber
• ¼ red onion
• 2 tbsp parsley
• ½ cup feta

FETA YOGURT SAUCE:

• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup feta cheese
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Black pepper
• 1 tbsp parsley
• ¼ tsp oregano
• Salt

INGREDIENT NOTES:

TORTILLAS:

• We use small tortillas to create a crispy taco base. You could additionally use corn tortillas or whole-wheat tortillas.

FETA CHEESE:

• We use feta to provide a salty and creamy Mediterranean flavor. As a further choice, you may use goat cheese.

GROUND BEEF:

• We use lean ground beef to create juicy, crispy-edged burger tacos. As a different choice, you might utilize ground turkey or ground chicken.

GREEK YOGURT:

• Greek yogurt creates a creamy and tangy sauce for the tacos. You can also use thick plain yogurt or labneh.

OLIVE OIL:

• Olive oil adds Mediterranean flavor and helps cook the tacos. Avocado oil can also be used.

OREGANO:

• Oregano provides a classic Mediterranean herb flavor. Italian seasoning could be utilized as another choice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Stir the black pepper, ground beef, salt, paprika, onion powder, oregano, and garlic powder.
2. Distribute the beef into eight equal portions.
3. Whisk the oregano, Greek yogurt, parsley, feta, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic to prepare the sauce.
4. Warm a pan on a normal flame and include olive oil.
5. Put 1 tortilla in the pan and distribute one portion of beef thinly on it.
6. Cook the beef side for just two minutes till crispy and browned.
7. Change the side of the tortilla and cook for an extra two minutes.
8. Make more with the leftover beef and tortillas.
9. Distribute the feta yogurt sauce on each taco.
10. Include the feta, lettuce, parsley, tomato, red onion, and cucumber.
11. We fold the tacos and serve quickly.

TIPS:

• Distribute the beef very thin to create crispy corners.
• We utilize a warm pan for perfect browning.
• Utilize fresh veggies and include them just before eating.
• Serve the tacos quickly for a perfect crunchy texture.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRESH & VEGETABLE:

• Greek Salad
• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Roasted Vegetables
• Grilled Zucchini
• Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

MEDITERRANEAN PAIRINGS:

• Hummus
• Tzatziki
• Lemon Herb Potatoes
• Olive and Feta Salad
• Roasted Cauliflower

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the cooked beef and sauce in closed boxes and refrigerate for more than 3 days.

FREEZER:

• Store the cooked beef for almost 2 months.

FAQs:

Could we utilize corn tortillas?

• Yes, you can use corn tortillas, as it works nicely and deliver an extra-crispy texture.

Could we prepare the sauce earlier?

• Yes, you can make the sauce more than two days earlier and chill it.

Will we include different Mediterranean toppings?

• Yes, you can use pickled onions, olives, hummus, roasted peppers, or avocado.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONS:

Proteins: 30 g

Caloric Content: 465 kcal

Net carbs: 31 g

Sodium: 760 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Sugar: 4 g

Fats: 25 g

Portion Size: 2 tacos

Total carbs: 35 g