Korean-Inspired Smash Tacos

The viral smash burger taco trend got a new look with these Korean-Inspired Smash Tacos! They're an epic fusion of crispy ground beef, sweet and savory Korean BBQ sauce, and crunchy toppings like cucumber, carrots and kimchi. Wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla, each bite is full of umami flavor, protein and gut-loving ingredients! Plus they're simple to make and come together in under 30 minutes.

Servings tacos

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Equipment

large bowl
cutting board
knife
griddle pan or large non-stick pan
burger press or other flat, heavy object
spatula
Pastry brush

Ingredients

For the Smash Tacos:

1 lb ground beef (about 90% lean)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
6 small flour tortillas
6 tbsp Heinz Korean-Inspired Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce

For Topping:

kimchi
finely chopped cucumber
grated carrots
chopped green onion
sesame seeds

Instructions

In a large bowl, add the ground beef and spices. Incorporate with your hands, but try not to over-mix. Divide the ground beef into 6 balls.
1 lb ground beef, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp ground ginger, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
Then, bring a large griddle pan or non-stick pan to medium heat. Once thoroughly pre-heated, place down a ball of ground beef and add a tortilla on top. Use a burger press (or a wide, flat bowl) to press down until the meat is thin. Repeat with the remaining tacos - you will likely have to do this in batches.
6 small flour tortillas
Cook for 3-4 minutes, then carefully flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from pan and brush about 1 tbsp of the sauce onto the meat of each taco.
6 tbsp Heinz Korean-Inspired Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce
Top with chopped cucumber, grated carrot, kimchi, green onion & sesame seeds. Enjoy!
kimchi, finely chopped cucumber, grated carrots, chopped green onion, sesame seeds

Video

Notes

NUTRITION INFO: The nutrition information listed below is an estimate per taco, however it will vary depending upon what tortillas you use and how much of the toppings you add to each.

The video below also shows the process of making my elote chicken tacos and air fryer bang bang shrimp tacos.

Calories: 272kcal

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Korean

Diet: Dairy Free

Keyword: Asian, Bulgogi, Dairy Free, ground beef, Kimchi, Korean, Quick & Easy, Smash Burger, Tacos, Tortillas

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