Cheesy Smash Tacos

Ingredients · per serving

• 1 medium Lime
• 6 small Corn tortillas
• to taste Black pepper
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 60 ml Sour cream
• to taste Hot sauce
• 100 g Mature cheddar
• 2 tsp Ground cumin
• ½ medium White onion
• 1 small bunch Fresh coriander
• 300 g Beef mince
• to taste Salt
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder

Instructions

1. Mix the beef mince with ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
2. Divide the seasoned beef into 6 balls (about 50g each — no need to compact tightly).
3. Lay a corn tortilla flat. Place a beef ball in the centre. Cover with cling film. Smash flat with the back of a heavy pan or a smashburger press — the meat should spread to the edges of the tortilla.
4. Sprinkle a small handful of grated cheese over the smashed beef (it'll melt and meld with the meat).
5. Heat a large heavy pan over medium-high heat (no oil — the beef has fat).
6. Lay 2-3 smash tacos in the pan, MEAT-SIDE DOWN. Press down with a spatula. Cook 3 minutes — the meat will sear and the tortilla edges will crisp in the fat.
7. Flip carefully (tacos may stick — use a metal spatula). Cook 90 seconds on the tortilla side just to warm and toast.
8. Lift onto plates. Top each taco with chopped white onion, fresh coriander, a small dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of lime. Hot sauce on the side. Eat folded in half.

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