Spicy Smash Tacos with Cheddar and Sour Cream Sauce
Eight thin beef patties on warm tortillas with cheddar, onion, and spicy sour cream sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 small tortillas small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp spicy sauce e.g., sriracha or hot sauce
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- cooking oil as needed
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix sour cream and spicy sauce and refrigerate. Gently mix beef with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper and divide into eight 2-ounce portions.
- Lightly oil a skillet over medium-high heat. Smash two beef portions into thin patties and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side until browned and 160°F in the center, checking from the side.
- Repeat with remaining beef, adding a little oil as needed; four two-patty batches can take about 24 minutes. Warm and lightly crisp tortillas in a separate skillet while keeping them pliable.
- Put one patty on each tortilla and add 2 tablespoons cheddar and 1 tablespoon onion per taco. Divide the sour cream sauce among them and serve two tacos per portion.
Notes
- Refrigerate in shallow covered containers within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F); keep at 40°F or below and use within 3–4 days.
- Store the beef, tortillas, and cold toppings separately. Reheat cooked patties to 165°F before assembling.