Crispy Beef Blackstone Smash Taco (Printable)
Juicy smashed beef with melted cheese on crispy tortillas, topped with fresh vegetables and sour cream.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
→ Cheese
06 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Taco Shells
08 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas
→ Toppings
09 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
10 - 1/2 cup chopped lettuce
11 - 1/4 cup diced red onion
12 - 1/4 cup sour cream
13 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
14 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
→ For Smash & Cooking
15 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat your Blackstone griddle or large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface.
02 - Divide the ground beef into 8 equal balls, approximately 2 oz each.
03 - Season each beef ball evenly with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
04 - Place each tortilla on the griddle. Immediately top with a mound of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese mix covering the center of the tortilla.
05 - Place a seasoned beef ball on top of the cheese mound. Using a sturdy metal spatula or burger press, smash firmly to spread the beef thinly over the melted cheese and tortilla.
06 - Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef develops crispy edges and the cheese becomes golden and bubbling beneath.
07 - Flip the entire taco assembly quickly so the tortilla side crisps directly on the griddle for 1-2 minutes.
08 - Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter.
09 - Immediately top each taco with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño slices, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream.
10 - Serve hot while cheese remains melted and tortilla stays crispy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crispy beef edges combined with gooey melted cheese create an irresistible texture in every bite
- Cooking everything on the griddle means less cleanup and more time hanging out with friends
- These tacos come together in under 20 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant
02 -
- Don't skip the 80/20 beef ratio the extra fat is what creates those delicious crispy edges
- Work quickly once you place the tortillas on the griddle timing matters for the cheese melt
- The smash needs to be firm and confident hesitating gives you thick patties instead of crispy smashed beef
03 -
- Have all toppings prepped and ready before you start cooking the assembly moves fast
- If your griddle has hot spots rotate the tacos halfway through cooking for even crisping