These smash tacos are what I make when I get home tired and want something good fast. You press meat onto a tortilla, sear it, flip it, add toppings, and you’re done. It takes minute and tastes insane.

INGREDIENTS

Base

• Grain-free tortillas (small size preferred)

• About 1 lb organic grass-fed ground beef
  (or ground chicken, turkey, or veggie mash like sweet potato)
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• Brown or white onion, finely chopped

Cheese

• American-style cheese slices (regular or vegan)

• Optional alternatives: smoked gouda, pepper jack
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Seasoning

• Spicy salt

• Black pepper

• Garlic powder

Toppings 

• Yellow mustard (clean ingredients)

• Low-sugar ketchup

• Optional low-sugar BBQ sauce

• Iceberg lettuce

• Pickle de gallo or relish-style pico (Grillo’s)
  

For Cooking

• Olive oil spray (or avocado, coconut oil spray)

COOK TIME

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cook: 5 minutes

• Total: About 15 minutes

STEPS

1. Soften tortilla
   Warm grain-free tortilla briefly on stove or grill so it’s flexible.

2. Add meat layer
   Spread a thin layer of ground meat evenly across tortilla. Don’t overdo it or it won’t fold properly.
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3. Top with onion + cheese
   Press chopped onion into the meat. Add small chopped pieces of cheese directly onto meat.

4. Season
   Sprinkle spicy salt, black pepper, and garlic powder lightly.

5. Heat pan
   Heat pan over medium-high and spray lightly with olive oil.

6. Cook meat-side down
   Place tortilla meat-side down in hot pan. Sear for about 30 seconds until browned.
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7. Flip + finish
   Flip and cook tortilla side briefly until crisp and meat is cooked through.

8. Build taco
   Remove from heat. Add mustard, ketchup, iceberg lettuce, and pickle de gallo.

9. Fold + eat
   Fold and serve immediately.