Jalapeño Popper Smash Tacos
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A sweet and spicy twist on the viral smash taco trend, featuring ground wild game meat, creamy jalapeño popper filling, and a crispy tortilla shell.
- Time
- 30 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop
- Good for
- Lunch, dinner, or snacks
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Contains
- Gluten and dairy
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 200 g
- 115 g
- 30 g
- 30 g
- 16 g
- 40 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.01 kg before cooking, which is about 250 g per serving.
Steps
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, and crumbled bacon. Mix until well combined to create the jalapeño popper filling.
Divide the ground venison (or meat of choice) into 8 equal-sized balls (about 2 ounces each).
Preheat a large griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with oil.
Place a meat ball on the griddle and immediately place a tortilla on top of it. Use a heavy press or spatula to smash the tortilla down firmly, spreading the meat into a thin layer that covers the bottom of the tortilla.
Season the top of the tortilla with a pinch of taco seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the meat is browned and crispy.
Flip the taco so the tortilla side is down. Spread a generous spoonful of the jalapeño popper mixture over the meat side.
Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese filling is melted and warm.
Remove from heat and drizzle with honey for a sweet and spicy finish. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Notes
For a spicier kick, leave the seeds in the jalapeños or add a dash of hot sauce to the cream cheese mixture. If using very lean wild game, you may need a bit more oil on the griddle to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 629
- Protein
- 40 g
- Carbs
- 38 g
- Fat
- 35 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
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