Light + Delicious Greek Smash Tacos
I love cooking on my Blackstone in the summer SO much that I’m always coming up with new reasons to use it (we have so many fun flat top recipes on the site now!). This gyro smash burger recipe is the result of my love for outdoor cooking and mediterranean flavors (we also have a ton of greek-inspired recipes on the site for a reason – these Greek Chicken Meatballs are a reader favorite!). It’s a fun twist on two classic dishes that my family absolutely loves.
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Key Ingredients & Substitutions
- ground lamb – We know that this one can be tricky to find, but it’ll give your smash burger taco that authentic gyro flavor. If you can’t find it, just sub it with some ground chicken or ground beef.
- street taco tortillas – These are the smallest tortilla variety. We went with flour tortillas as we’ve found the corn tortillas tend to fall apart once folded.
- tzatziki sauce – Like any good taco, a hit of fresh and cool sauce makes this recipe. We have a regular tzatziki sauce recipe on the site as well as dairy-free tzatziki sauce.
- fresh veggies – We picked the classic Greek inspired veggies, but feel free to use the ones that you like best.
Prep for Success
The key to success in any smash burger taco recipe is to prep ahead as things move quick! Make the sauce, chop the veggies, heat up your cook-top, and assemble your burger press and parchment paper so that the whole process moves seamlessly.
How To Make Smash Burger Tacos
For the tzatziki sauce, combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl, mix, and set aside until you’re ready to assemble.
For the meat mixture, put everything into a large bowl and mix so that all those flavors get evenly combined into the meat. Divide the meat into 6 equal sized balls.
Pro Tip
If it’s especially warm outside, chill your meat mixture ahead of time. This will help to keep them from sticking to the burger press.
Push firmly down on the burger press to really smash the meat nice and thin. While the patties are cooking, toast the tortillas on both sides.
Then assemble your smash burger gyro with your favorite veggies, some crumbled feta cheese, and your homemade tzatziki sauce!
Greek Smash Taco FAQs
Like any good smash burger, the thinness of the patty really makes these guys stand out from your classic burger patty. Plus, all of the gyro seasonings really give this patty a quintessential gyro flavor. And the tzatziki sauce is like the cherry on top, giving some sauciness and a refreshing flavor.
You could easily make these Greek-Inspired Smash Burger Tacos on any flat cook-top like a large cast-iron skillet or frying pan. If you have a flat-top grill insert, that works really well and is a lot less expensive than a Blackstone!
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Greek Smash Tacos + Tzatiki
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Blackstone/Flat Top
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Description
Our flavor-packed Gyro Smash Burger Tacos are perfect for a delicious Blackstone dinner on a summer night!
Ingredients
Lamb Smash Burgers:
- 1 pound ground lamb*
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Toppings:
- 6 flour street taco tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- tzatziki sauce (regular or dairy-free)
Instructions
- Make Burger Balls: Put all of the burger ingredients in a large bowl and mix to fully combine. Divide the mixture into 6 equal-sized balls and set aside.
- Prep Other Ingredients: Make sure you have the tortillas and toppings prepped and ready before starting to cook. The cook time goes super fast, so having everything prepped is a must!
- Cook Patties + Toast Tortillas: Preheat the flat top griddle to a medium-high heat. Place balls on the hot flat top, with enough room in between for smashing. Place a piece of parchment paper on a ball and use a burger press to slowly press down and flatten it as much as you can. Let sit and cook for the next 40 seconds. Flip the burger and put a tortilla on the cooktop next to it. Close the lid and let the burger cook for 1-2 minutes. Continue this process with all the burgers.
- Remove: Open the lid and flip the tortillas over. Use a large spatula to lift a patty and place on a tortilla. Transfer the whole thing to a plate. Continue until all of the smash burger tacos are cooked and placed on a plate.
- Serve: Enjoy all of the tacos with your desired toppings!
Notes
- *Ground Meat: feel free to use ground turkey or chicken here!
- Dairy Free: use a dairy-free tzatziki sauce and either omit the feta cheese or use a dairy-free alternative (there are plenty of great options out there now!).
- Gluten-Free: swap out that flour tortilla for a small corn tortilla if you need to!
Other Greek Inspired Recipes You Might Like
- Marinated Greek Yogurt Chicken will make your chicken so tender and juicy!
- Greek Chicken Salad is one of my favorite sides to bring to potlucks.
- If you’re in need of a nice vegetarian side, this Greek Cucumber Salad is it!
- Add some additional protein to your classic sandwich with this Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe.
- Greek Chicken Meatballs are a great one to make a double batch of and then freeze half to use another day.
Becky says
Easy and yummy!
Suzanne Lowell says
This is a fantastic and effortless choice for a weeknight dinner that is both satisfying and delicious! You’ll love how quickly and easily it is to prepare dinner.
Erin Jensen says
So glad you enjoyed it, Suzanne! Thanks for coming back to leave a rating and review – I really appreciate it!
Erin says
Love these!!!