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Lucy Kirkpatrick

Craving a classic burger but short on time? These trending 15-minute smash tacos are our food team’s genius solution

Food director Jen Bedloe and Food Writer Johanna Mentel cooking smashed taco recipe.

You might have heard of smash burgers, but there’s a new trend you need to try. Smash tacos take the best bits of a crispy-edged burger and combine them with everything you love about taco night, making them a quick and easy dinner for those evenings when you can’t decide what you fancy.

The idea is simple but clever. Just like a smash burger, seasoned beef is pressed onto a hot pan to create those deliciously crisp, caramelised edges. But instead of cooking the meat on its own, it’s smashed directly onto a tortilla, allowing the beef to cook into the wrap while the tortilla turns golden and crisp.

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