Smash Tacos

(makes 4 servings)

• 1 pound lean ground turkey or lean ground beef (93/7 or leaner)
• 8 whole grain tortillas (small, taco-size)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese, reduced-fat
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomato
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 avocado, sliced
• nonstick cooking spray or avocado oil

1. In a bowl, mix the ground turkey or beef with the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, and salt until just combined. Divide into 8 equal portions and roll into loose balls.
2. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or avocado oil.
3. Press a meat ball onto one side of a tortilla so it sticks. Carefully place the tortilla meat-side-down onto the hot pan and immediately smash flat with a spatula so the meat spreads to the edges of the tortilla.
4. Cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes, until the meat is deeply browned and cooked through, pressing occasionally to keep good contact with the pan.
5. Flip the tortilla so the meat side is up. Sprinkle each with a portion of the shredded cheese and let it melt slightly while the tortilla crisps on the bottom, about 1 minute.
6. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining meatballs and tortillas, wiping the pan between batches if needed.
7. Top each smash taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced red onion, and a slice of avocado.