Smashed Nacho Burger

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Time: 30 min | Difficulty: Easy

The Smashed Nacho Burger is a culinary experience that combines the flavors of a burger and Mexican food in one dish. It features a juicy, shredded ground beef patty cooked with a special blend of seasonings. It's topped with crispy tortilla chips, melted cheese, and a spicy salsa. Guacamole or sour cream is sometimes added for flavor. The burger is typically served with a soft, lightly toasted bun. It's a popular item at many gourmet burger restaurants, offering a unique combination of textures and flavors.

TIP:

You can vary your choice of nacho chips. There are so many different varieties on the market, you can experiment with lots of different flavors.

Preparation: 10 min | Cooking: 20 min

This burger is nice and crunchy. The whole combination of nachos, beef, and the Cheese Whiz is a really good choice that you might really like – Prime Recipes

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Ingredients

For 2 servings

Nutritional values ​​per serving

approx. 994 kcal | 49.4 g carbohydrates | 68.5 g fat | 56.8 g protein

Smashed Nacho

• For the Burger

• 2 Burger Buns

• 240 g ground beef

• 30 g nacho chips

• 2 tbsp guacamole

• Butter for spreading

• Pinch of salt

• Oil for frying

For the Cheese Whiz

• 8 slices cheddar / processed cheese

• 30 g jalapeños (from a jar)

• 100 ml milk

• 1 tsp flour

• 1 tsp chili flakes

• 1 tsp baking soda

• Salt & pepper

4-step Preparation

1. Prepare the Cheese Whiz (prepare & keep warm):

• Heat some milk in a small saucepan.

• Stir in the flour and let it thicken slightly over medium heat.

• Add jalapeños, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and baking soda.

• Stir in cheese slices in batches until a smooth, creamy sauce forms.

• Keep warm over low heat, stirring occasionally.

2. Prepare burger buns:

• Cut the buns in half and brush with butter.

• Toast in a pan or on the grill until golden brown.

3. Cook smashed patties:

• Form the ground beef into two equal balls (120 g each).

• Heat the pan until very hot, add a little oil.

• Add the meatballs and immediately smash them flat with a spatula until thin.

• Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, don't forget to season with salt.

• Optional: Near the end, sprinkle Cheese Whiz or some regular cheese directly onto the patties.

4. Assemble the burgers:

• Brush the bottom half of the bun with a little guacamole.

• Place the smashed patty on top.

• Sprinkle with Cheese Whiz.

• Sprinkle with crushed nacho chips (for crunch).

• Place the top half of the bun on top.

Tip:

Smother with extra jalapeño slices or a dollop of sour cream for an even more Tex-Mex feel!

💡 Save calories –

Total savings potential: 👉 Up to 200–300 kcal per serving if you:

• Reduce cheddar to 4 slices instead of 8 or use a light processed cheese

• Limit guacamole to 1 tablespoon per burger

• Reduce nacho chips from 30g to 15g – that's plenty for crunch

• Butter buns only thinly with butter or omit butter altogether

• Prepare the Cheese Whiz with low-fat milk, using a little less if necessary

👉 The burger remains crispy, creamy, and hearty, but saves significantly on fat and calories – without sacrificing flavor.