Description
These low-carb fusion tacos mimic the flavors of a premium burger without the carbs. Crispy smashed beef, melted cheese, and tangy special sauce wrap in soft tortillas for a handheld keto delight that satisfies any burger craving with texture contrast and bold flavor.
Ingredients
Ground Beef (10% fat)
4 small low-carb/white flour tortillas
8 slices American Cheese/Cheddar
3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Ketchup
1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco/Hot Sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Mustard
1 leaf Iceberg Lettuce (finely sliced)
2 tablespoons Dill Pickles (chopped)
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking
Place one tortilla in skillet, top with 1/4 of the ground beef, and smash with flat side of spatula to 1/8-inch thickness
Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp onion powder
Cook 2-3 minutes until browned and starting to blister
Top with 2 cheese slices and cook 1 minute until melted
Remove tortilla, repeat with remaining ingredients
Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and mustard to make special sauce
Top each taco with sauce, lettuce, and pickles before serving
Notes
Use cast iron skillet for best sear
For strict keto, use almond flour tortillas and sugar-free ketchup
Cheese can be substituted with provolone or mozzarella
Add toppings like diced tomatoes or jalapeños for customization
Double recipe easily for larger batches
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American Fusion