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Greek-Inspired Turkey Smash Burger Tacos Recipe

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These Greek-Inspired Turkey Smash Burger Tacos combine lean ground turkey with classic Mediterranean flavors, wrapped in gluten-free tortillas. The turkey is pressed thin and cooked on a skillet, producing a crispy edge and juicy interior, topped with a tangy dill yogurt sauce, fresh veggies, pickled onions, and feta cheese for an easy, vibrant meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Turkey Smash Burger

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 6 gluten free tortillas (such as Siete Cassava tortillas)
  • Avocado oil spray

Dill Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Toppings

  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1.5 cups diced tomato
  • Pickled onions
  • Diced pepperoncinis (optional)
  • Extra feta cheese (optional)
  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dill yogurt sauce: In a bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, feta cheese, lemon juice, fresh dill, olive oil, and salt. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Form turkey balls: Divide the 1 lb of ground turkey evenly into 6 portions and roll each portion into a ball, ensuring even size for consistent cooking.
  3. Smash turkey onto tortillas: Place one turkey ball in the center of a gluten-free tortilla. Press down firmly to spread the turkey into a very thin, even layer, covering as much of the tortilla surface as possible. This creates the smash burger base within the taco shell.
  4. Season the turkey: Evenly sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano over the flattened turkey on each tortilla, distributing the seasonings evenly among the six tacos.
  5. Heat skillet: Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with avocado oil to prevent sticking.
  6. Cook turkey side down: Place the tortillas meat-side down on the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the turkey side is nicely browned and cooked through, developing crispy edges.
  7. Flip and finish cooking: Lightly spray the tortillas with more avocado oil, then carefully flip to cook the tortilla side for an additional 1-2 minutes until warmed and slightly crisp.
  8. Assemble and serve: Top each turkey smash burger taco with a generous spoonful of dill yogurt sauce, diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, pickled onions, diced pepperoncinis, extra feta cheese if desired, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use gluten-free tortillas such as cassava tortillas to keep the dish gluten-free.
  • For extra flavor, try adding fresh herbs like mint or oregano to the yogurt sauce.
  • Pickled onions add a tangy crunch, but you can substitute with red onion slices if unavailable.
  • The turkey should be pressed thin for best texture and even cooking.
  • Cook on medium-high heat to get a nice sear without drying out the turkey.
  • These tacos are great for meal prep; keep turkey patties and sauces refrigerated and assemble just before eating.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/greek-inspired-turkey-smash-burger-tacos-recipe/