Crispy Beef Blackstone Smash Taco (Printable)

Juicy smashed beef patties with melted cheese on crispy tortillas, cooked on a griddle and topped with fresh vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef Patties

01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

→ Cheese Blend

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

→ Fresh 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

→ Cooking Fat

15 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter

# Steps:

01 - Preheat Blackstone griddle or large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the cooking surface.
02 - Divide 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 tortilla on griddle. Top center with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend.
05 - Place seasoned beef ball on cheese mound. Using spatula or burger press, firmly smash to spread thinly over cheese and tortilla.
06 - Cook for 2-3 minutes until beef develops crispy edges and cheese becomes golden and bubbly.
07 - Flip entire taco assembly to crisp tortilla side. Cook 1-2 minutes until tortilla is golden and crispy.
08 - Remove from heat. Top each taco with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño slices, cilantro, and sour cream.
09 - Serve hot while cheese remains melted and tortilla stays crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cheese creates this incredible crispy lace between the tortilla and beef that you have to taste to believe
  • Everything cooks in one layer on the griddle, so youre eating in under 20 minutes with almost zero cleanup
02 -
  • Do not skip the smashing step—thinness is what creates the crispy texture that makes these special
  • The cheese touching the griddle directly is what forms the crispy lace layer between beef and tortilla
03 -
  • Press firmly but don't press through to the griddle surface or the beef will stick and tear when flipping
  • Let the tacos rest for about 30 seconds after flipping so the tortilla sets before adding toppings

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