If you have been anywhere near the internet recently, you have probably seen these glorious smash burger tacos making the rounds. Well, put the phone down and get your apron on, because we have given them a proper Slimming World makeover. Packed with Free Foods, loading up on Speed Foods, and using your Healthy Extras, this recipe feels so naughty you will be looking over your shoulder for the diet police. It is quick, absolutely cracking for a midweek tea, and will not derail your weigh-in day. Let us get smashing!
Ingredients:
400g 5% fat lean beef mince (Free)
4 small wholemeal tortilla wraps (Healthy Extra B)
40g reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, grated (Healthy Extra A)
1/2 head of iceberg lettuce, finely shredded (Speed)
1 small white onion, finely diced (Speed)
A generous handful of sliced gherkins (Speed)
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the brilliant burger sauce:
4 tbsp fat-free natural yogurt (Free)
1 tbsp reduced-sugar tomato ketchup (0.5 Swips)
1 tsp American mustard (Free)
1 tbsp pickle juice straight from the jar (Free)
Method:
First things first, divide your lean beef mince into four equal meatballs. Do not overwork the meat, or it will be tougher than an old boot.
Place one meatball in the centre of a wholemeal wrap and press it down flat until it covers the entire surface right to the edges. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Spray with a little low-calorie cooking spray. Place the wrap meat-side down into the pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the beef is beautifully browned and cooked through.
Flip the taco over so the wrap is touching the pan. Scatter a quarter of the grated Cheddar cheese over the hot beef. Let it cook for another minute until the cheese is wonderfully melty and the wrap is crisp.
While the tacos are cooking, whip up your burger sauce by mixing the fat-free yogurt, reduced-sugar ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice in a small bowl. Give it a good stir until smooth.
Remove the taco from the pan and load it up with the shredded lettuce, diced onion, and gherkins. Drizzle over a spoonful of that magic burger sauce.
Fold in half and devour immediately. Grab some kitchen roll, it might get messy!
