Smashed Taco Burgers with Guacamole and Blue Corn Chips

These smashed taco burgers bring the best of two worlds together: the crispy, craggy edges of a smashed burger and the bold, zesty flavors of a taco. Seasoned with a vibrant fajita spice blend, the thin patties are smashed directly in a hot pan for maximum crunch and juiciness.

Top them with creamy guacamole, melted Mexican cheese, fresh tomato and a handful of crunchy blue corn tortilla chips for an irresistible texture contrast. It’s a burger night instant fiesta that comes together in a flash!

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Ingredients

1.5 ounce Blue Corn Tortilla ChipsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fajita Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Potato BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon GuacamoleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Mexican Cheese BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the produce. Thinly slice the tomato into rounds. Halve the potato buns.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef and fajita spice blend. Form the mixture into two equal-sized balls (four balls for 4 servings). Season all over with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef balls and flatten each with a spatula to create very thin patties. (Be careful: oil may splatter.) Cook to desired doneness, 3-4 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, top the patties with the Mexican cheese blend and cover the pan to melt the cheese.
4. While the patties cook, toast the buns until golden brown. Spread the top buns with guacamole and hot sauce to taste. Place the patties, tomato slices and a few tortilla chips on the bottom buns. Close the burgers. Divide between plates and serve with the remaining tortilla chips on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of tortilla chip?

Yes, you can substitute regular corn tortilla chips or any crunchy chip you like. Blue corn chips add a nice color and texture, but any sturdy chip will work.

How do I prevent the patties from sticking to the pan?

Make sure your pan is hot and well-oiled before adding the beef. Using a nonstick pan also helps. When smashing the patties, use a spatula and press firmly but carefully to avoid splattering.

Can I make these burgers ahead of time?

These burgers are best enjoyed fresh and hot. However, you can prepare the patties and slice the tomato in advance. Cook and assemble just before serving for the best texture.