Jalapeño Poppers Smash Tacos

2 Instructions

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   Step 1: In a skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess fat.

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   Step 2: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, grated jalapeños, cilantro, and green onions until well combined.

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   Step 3: In the same skillet, add the ground beef and diced onion. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through.

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   Step 4: Take a small ball of the cooked ground beef and flatten it into a patty. Place it on a yellow corn tortilla.

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   Step 5: Top the beef patty with sliced jalapeños and fold the tortilla over.

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   Step 6: Place the tacos in the skillet and cook until the tortilla is crispy and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

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   Lay tortillas on a hot griddle, sprinkle a small handful of grated asadero cheese onto each, then press the smashed beef patty directly onto the cheese so it crusts and bonds to the tortilla.

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   Step 7: Once cooked, spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the tacos and sprinkle with crispy bacon.