Ground Turkey Smash Tacos (Greek Style)
I saw this stye of smash tacos going viral on Instagram and I knew I had to make them! I used ground turkey and a greek salad filling to keep it super healthy and fresh. I absolutely loved these Ground Turkey Smash Tacos and plan to make them often!
What is a smash taco?
A smash taco is a tortilla pressed with ground meat and then pan fried until fully cooked. This results in a crispy finish for both the protein and the tortilla.
You can fill it with whatever you like, there are a ton of variations. For this recipe, I made a Greek variation. I used ground turkey and seasoned it with salt, pepper, garlic & dill.
Making Smash Tacos
The first step to making smash tacos is to season the ground meat. I used turkey, and seasoned it with garlic, salt, pepper, and dill. Season it with whatever flavor variation you’re choosing to make.
Here’s a few ideas!
Traditional Mexican Style Tacos: Use ground chicken, beef, or turkey. Season with taco seasoning. You can also make your own if you don’t like to use packaged.
Asian Inspired: Use ground chicken, turkey, or pork. Season with garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, and sesame seeds.
Cheeseburger: Ground beef. Season with onion powder, garlic, salt and pepper. Fold in cheddar cheese.
Making Smashed Tacos
Place the ground meat on the tortilla (see above photos) and cook in a skillet sprayed with non stick spray. I like to use a cookie scooper to ensure the same amount of meat on each tortilla.
Cook it for about 3-4 minutes, or until the meat is cooked throughout. I also like to brown the opposite side of the tortilla.
I filled my tacos with a simple Greek salad: Chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and a light Greek dressing. I added some Trader Joes Tzatziki and feta cheese for a little something extra. So good!
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Greek Style Smash Tacos
Ingredients
Ground Meat
- 1 lb ground turkey (or ground meat of choice)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1.5 tsp dill (fresh or dehydrated)
Salad Filling
- 1 can garbanzo beans
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cucumbers (slices quartered)
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 2 tbsp feta cheese
- 3 tbsp Greek salad dressing (Chef's choice)
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, combine turkey, salt, pepper, garlic and dill. Mix to combine.
- Divide meat mixture into 4 equal sections. Spread on top of 4 tortillas.
- Heat a skillet on medium high heat. Spray with nonstick before playing tortilla meat side down. Ground turkey is cooked when it reached 165 degrees fahrenheit. Place on a plate once fully cooked.
- In a separate bowl, combine Greek salad ingredients. Toss with dressing to combine.
- Place Greek salad inside smash tacos. Serve & enjoy!
Nutrition
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