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Smashed-in-a-Flash Taco Burgers

Smashed-in-a-Flash Taco Burgers

with Guacamole & Tortilla Chips

Sara Heilman
Sara HeilmanUpdated on May 01, 2024

The latest burgers from our burger lab are seasoned with our vibrant blend of fajita-style spices, then smashed directly in the hot pan for crispy, craggy edges and an extra-juicy finish. Add colorful toppings, like guacamole, hot sauce, and crushed blue tortilla chips for extra crunch, and make burger night an instant fiesta (in a flash!).

Tags:
Quick
Easy Prep & Clean
New
Carb Smart
Allergens:
Wheat
Soy
Milk
Sesame

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time15 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

1 unit

Tomato

2 unit

Potato Bun

(Contains: Wheat, Soy)

10 ounce

Ground Beef

1 tablespoon

Fajita Spice Blend

½ cup

Mexican Cheese Blend

(Contains: Milk)

4 tablespoon

Guacamole

1 teaspoon

Hot Sauce

1.5 ounce

Blue Corn Tortilla Chips

(Contains: Sesame)

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

1 teaspoon

Cooking Oil

/ per serving
Calories820 kcal
Fat52 g
Saturated Fat18 g
Carbohydrate43 g
Sugar4 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Protein37 g
Cholesterol130 mg
Sodium810 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Medium Bowl
Large Pan

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Wash and dry produce. • Thinly slice tomato into rounds. Halve buns.

Form Burgers
2

• In a medium bowl, combine beef* and Fajita Spice Blend. • Form beef mixture into two equal-size balls (four balls for 4 servings); season all over with salt and pepper.

Cook Burgers
3

• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add beef and flatten each ball with a spatula to create very thin patties. (TIP: Do so carefully; oil may splatter a bit.) Cook to desired doneness, 3-4 minutes per side. (Don’t worry if the patties aren’t perfectly round— those irregular edges will turn crispy.) • In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, top patties with Mexican cheese blend and cover pan to melt cheese.

Finish & Serve
4

• While patties cook, toast buns until golden brown. • Spread top buns with guacamole and hot sauce to taste. Place patties, tomato, and a few tortilla chips on bottom buns. Close buns. • Divide burgers between plates. Serve with remaining tortilla chips on the side.

Ground Beef is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160°.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the unique taco-burger fusion, praising its delicious taste and fun twist on a classic 🍔.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, with easy-to-follow instructions for creating crispy, flavorful patties.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding onions or extra herbs for more depth; some found doubling the hot sauce improved the taste.
  • Portions: Several felt the meal needed a more substantial side; consider serving with potato wedges or a veggie dish.
  • Texture: The crunchy tortilla chips on top were a hit, adding an enjoyable contrast to the juicy burger.
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