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Crispy Blackstone Smash Tacos with Cheese Skirt

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A quick and easy taco recipe featuring smashed ground beef patties with a crispy cheese skirt cooked on a Blackstone griddle, delivering a crunchy, cheesy, and juicy taco experience perfect for taco night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups (100–150 g) shredded sharp cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
  • 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 tsp (5 g) salt
  • ½ tsp (1 g) freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp (1 g) garlic powder
  • ½ tsp (1 g) onion powder
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable or canola oil
  • Optional toppings: diced onions, cilantro, fresh lime wedges, sour cream or crema, salsa or hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat (around 375°F / 190°C), about 5 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  3. Divide the beef into 8 equal portions (about 2 oz / 57 g each) and roll each into a loose ball.
  4. Lightly oil the griddle with vegetable or canola oil, spreading evenly.
  5. Place one beef ball on the griddle and immediately smash it flat with a spatula to about 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cm) wide. Hold for about 10 seconds.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese around the edge of the patty forming a ½ inch (1.25 cm) wide ring. Let cheese melt and crisp for 2-3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Carefully flip the patty with the cheese skirt and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese is golden and beef is cooked through.
  8. Warm tortillas on the griddle or separate pan for 15-20 seconds per side until pliable and warm.
  9. Assemble tacos by placing cheesy beef patties inside warm tortillas and add desired toppings like diced onions, cilantro, and lime.
  10. Repeat the process for remaining beef balls, oiling the griddle as needed.

Notes

Use sharp cheddar or Mexican cheese blend for best cheese skirt crispiness. Avoid pre-shredded cheese with anti-caking agents. If cheese burns before beef cooks, lower heat slightly. Clean griddle between batches to prevent sticking. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas and verify seasoning blends. Ground turkey can be substituted but may require more oil or broth.

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Keywords: smash tacos, Blackstone griddle, cheese skirt, crispy tacos, ground beef tacos, easy taco recipe, taco night

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