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Three tacos filled with cooked beef and topped with shredded cabbage and carrots, served on a plate next to a small bowl of dark sauce.
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Japanese BBQ Smash Tacos

Make my viral-inspired smash burger tacos recipe at home! This flavor variation features a Japanese BBQ twist that’s bold, easy, and perfect for weeknights or entertaining. You'll love 'em!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American Fusion
Servings: 8
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. 85% ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons Japanese BBQ sauce I used Bachans
  • 8 street taco flour tortillas
  • ¾ cup Asian salad dressing I used Good & Gather Asian-style sesame vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie mayonnaise
  • 10 oz. coleslaw mix

Instructions

  • Add the ground beef and Japanese BBQ sauce to a bowl and stir to combine. Use a tablespoon scoop to scoop two tablespoons of the meat mixture and form a ball.
    Several raw ground beef meatballs arranged on a white plate.
  • Lay a tortilla on a clean work surface. Take one meatball and press it into the tortilla. Spread the meat as thin as possible until it reaches the edge. Repeat until you have used all of the meatballs.
    Two hands press raw ground meat onto a flatbread or dough circle, forming a thin layer. Another prepared flatbread with meat is visible in the background.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the tortillas meat side down in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Oil will form from the meat. Flip the taco and cook for an additional 30 seconds to brown the tortillas. Remove from the pan and set aside. Repeat until all of the tacos are cooked.
    Two corn tortillas topped with ground meat cooking in a black cast iron skillet on a light-colored textured surface.
  • Add the Asian salad dressing and mayonnaise to a large bowl and whisk together. Add the coleslaw mix and toss until combined.
    A glass bowl filled with coleslaw made of shredded cabbage and carrots on a light, textured surface.
  • Top each taco with a scoop of coleslaw mix.
    Three tacos filled with refried beans, shredded cabbage, and carrots are served on a white plate with a small bowl of dark dipping sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g