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Tacos filled with meat, tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta, white sauce, and shoestring fries.
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Greek Smash Tacos

These Greek smash tacos combine crispy tortillas and seasoned beef with fresh cucumber tomato salsa, tzatziki, feta cheese, red onion, and crispy shoestring fries. Inspired by the flavors of a Greek gyro, they're easy to make, packed with texture, and perfect for a fun weeknight dinner.
Servings: 3
Calories: 484kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Ingredients

For the Tacos

For the Salsa

For the Shoestring Fries

  • 2 medium potatoes
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt to taste

For Serving

Instructions

Make the Salsa

  • Combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Stir well and set aside while preparing the remaining ingredients.

Make the Shoestring Fries

  • Slice the potatoes into very thin matchsticks using a mandoline.
  • Pat the potatoes dry with paper towels.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet or saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry the potatoes in batches for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.

Prepare the Meat

  • Add the Beyond Beef or ground beef to a bowl.
  • Add the oregano, parsley, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
  • Mix until evenly combined.

Assemble the Tacos

  • Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal portions.
  • Spread one portion in a thin, even layer over one side of each tortilla.

Cook the Tacos

  • Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  • Place a tortilla meat-side down into the skillet.
  • Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the meat is browned and develops a crust.
  • Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the tortilla is lightly crisp.
  • Repeat with the remaining tacos.

Assemble and Serve

  • Top each taco with tzatziki, cucumber tomato salsa, feta cheese, and sliced red onion.
  • Finish with a handful of crispy shoestring fries.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Spread the meat in a very thin layer for the best smash taco texture.
Beyond Beef and ground beef both work well in this recipe.
The fries add crunch and make these tacos reminiscent of a Greek gyro.
Prepare the toppings before cooking the tacos since they cook very quickly.

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 9mg