Blackstone Taco Burger for 4 Servings

Instructions:

1. Combine the ground beef, taco seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
2. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized balls (roughly 4 oz / 113g each), keeping the meat loose.
3. Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F / 204°C) and apply a thin layer of neutral oil.
4. Place the beef balls on the griddle and immediately cover each ball with a flour tortilla.
5. Press down firmly with a meat press or spatula, flattening the beef into the tortilla until it is about ½ inch thick.
6. Sear for 3–4 minutes without moving them, until the beef is well-browned and the tortilla begins to pull away from the griddle.
7. Flip the entire assembly (tortilla and beef together) and place a slice of cheese on top of the seared beef.
8. Cook for another 2 minutes until the cheese is molten and the tortilla is golden-brown and crispy.
9. Fold the taco in half and remove from heat, then add lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and cilantro.