Smash Dumpling Tacos
These Smash Dumpling Tacos provide 10g protein and 160 calories per serving in 8-portion batches. Minimal prep time and stovetop cooking keep them accessible for quick builds. Use these as a lower-protein vehicle to scale up total volume while pairing with higher-protein mains to hit your daily targets.
Ingredients
- •Ground Pork(454g)
Regular ground pork is typically 70/30. Look for lean if available.
- •Vinegar, White(30g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(8g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(60g)
- •Garlic(20g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(30g)
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Flour Tortillas
- •Cabbage, Green
- •Carrots
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Place the pork in a medium bowl. Top with the vinegar, soy sauce, green onion, garlic, ginger, and salt. With a fork or your hands, mix gently to combine.
- 2Place a tortilla on a work surface. Scoop one-eight of the filling into the center, then with the back of a spoon or your fingers, spread it into a thin, even layer. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- 3Heat a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium high. Place a tortilla in the skillet meat-side down, then with the back of a very sturdy spatula or a burger press, smash the tortilla into the meat, twisting back and forth a bit, so the meat spreads even more thinly. Cook on the first side until the meat is browned and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. If your skillet is large, you can cook multiple tacos at a time, just make sure the tortillas don't overlap.
- 4Flip and cook on the other side until the tortilla is golden, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve with your toppings of choice.
Nutrition — Per Serving
160
calories
10g
protein
12g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Saturated fat
- 4.5g
- Sodium
- 70 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
8 servings per batch · ~75g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Smash Dumpling Tacos have per serving?
Each serving contains only 10g of protein and 160 calories with 12g fat and 2g carbs. This is primarily a lower-protein option that works best as an appetizer or side rather than a main protein source.
How long does Smash Dumpling Tacos take to prep?
Quick prep time with 8 servings per batch means efficient stovetop cooking for multiple taco meals in one session. This scales well for batch preparation across a full week.
Is Smash Dumpling Tacos good for fat loss?
At only 160 calories and 10g protein per serving, this recipe is too low in protein to function as a standalone meal during fat loss. Use this as a side dish or appetizer to complement higher-protein main courses.
