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Jalapeno Popper Smashed Tacos

Ultimate 6-Ingredient Jalapeno Popper Smashed Tacos You Need Now

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Spicy and cheesy jalapeno popper smashed tacos with crispy beef and bacon.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 tacos 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 pound ground sirloin or ground round beef
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped jalapeños
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, or as needed
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce, or as needed

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble.
  2. Mix beef with jalapeños, garlic powder, salt, bacon, and 3/4 cup cheese.
  3. Spread beef mixture on tortillas.
  4. Preheat griddle.
  5. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, lime juice, and salt.
  6. Cook tacos meat-side down until golden brown.
  7. Flip and cook briefly.
  8. Fold tacos and top with sour cream mixture, cheese, cilantro, and lettuce.

Notes

  • Adjust jalapeños for desired spiciness.
  • Use fresh tortillas for best texture.
  • Serve immediately for crispiness.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Griddle
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg