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Crispy Smashed Turkey Burger Tacos

Lean turkey patties smash onto tortillas with cheddar, pickles, lettuce, onion, and a quick burger sauce.

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Crispy Smashed Turkey Burger Tacos

Smashed burger tacos are popular because they deliver crisp edges fast.

Ground turkey needs a little help, so the patties get mustard, garlic, and a hot skillet to keep them flavorful.

The tortilla goes directly over the meat while it cooks, then everything flips so the tortilla can toast.

Keep the patties thin and resist moving them too early.

The toppings matter.

Pickles, lettuce, onion, and tangy sauce keep the tacos bright enough for a weeknight dinner instead of a heavy diner plate.

For another recipe in this seed collection, try Turkey Taco Rice Skillet or Gochujang Turkey Rice Bowls with Crunchy Cucumber.

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Directions

  1. Mix turkey with garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
  2. Divide turkey into 8 loose balls.
  3. Stir Greek yogurt, ketchup, remaining Dijon, and 1 tablespoon pickle brine for the sauce.
  4. Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Place two turkey balls in the skillet, top each with a tortilla, and smash thin with a spatula.
  6. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, flip, add cheddar, and cook until the tortilla is toasted and turkey reaches 165 F.
  7. Top with lettuce, pickles, onion, and sauce.

Nutrition

Nutrition Information

Estimated per serving: 520 calories, 40 g protein, 39 g carbohydrates, 22 g fat.

Variations

Recipe Variations

- Use whole-wheat tortillas for more fiber.
- Add sliced tomato or avocado.
- Swap cheddar for pepper Jack.

Notes

  • A firm metal spatula makes smashing easier.
  • Cook in batches so the skillet stays hot.
  • Use 93 percent lean turkey; extra-lean turkey dries out faster.

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