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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.
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 something else to cook in the same spirit, try Turkey Taco Rice Skillet or Gochujang Turkey Rice Bowls with Crunchy Cucumber.
Directions
- Mix turkey with garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
- Divide turkey into 8 loose balls.
- Stir Greek yogurt, ketchup, remaining Dijon, and 1 tablespoon pickle brine for the sauce.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place two turkey balls in the skillet, top each with a tortilla, and smash thin with a spatula.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, flip, add cheddar, and cook until the tortilla is toasted and turkey reaches 165 F.
- 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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