Smashed Cowboy Butter Melts (Print Format)
Crispy tortilla melts layered with juicy seasoned beef, melty cheese, butter, and a spicy creamy dip.
# Ingredients:
→ Smashed Steak-Style Meat
01 -
1.5 lb ground beef (80/20)
02 -
1 tsp smoked paprika
03 -
1 tsp garlic powder
04 -
0.5 tsp onion powder
05 -
0.5 tsp chili powder
06 -
0.5 tsp salt
07 -
0.5 tsp black pepper
→ Cowboy Butter
08 -
6 tbsp melted butter
09 -
3 cloves garlic, grated
10 -
1 tbsp chopped parsley
11 -
1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 -
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
13 -
0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
14 -
0.5 tsp dried oregano
15 -
0.5 tsp flaky salt
→ Tortilla Melts
16 -
10 to 12 small flour tortillas
17 -
2 cups shredded cheddar or American cheese
18 -
Butter or oil for skillet
→ Spicy Dipping Sauce
19 -
0.5 cup mayonnaise
20 -
2 tbsp ketchup
21 -
1 tbsp hot sauce
22 -
1 tbsp pickle juice
23 -
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
24 -
0.25 tsp garlic powder
25 -
Pinch cayenne pepper
→ Optional Add-Ons
26 -
Pickles
27 -
Diced onions
28 -
Jalapeños
29 -
Shredded lettuce
30 -
Hot honey drizzle
31 -
Extra cowboy butter
# Steps:
01 -
Combine ground beef with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Form into 10 to 12 small meatballs.
02 -
Whisk melted butter with grated garlic, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne, dried oregano, and flaky salt until glossy and uniform.
03 -
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add butter or oil. Place a flour tortilla in the skillet, set a meatball in the center, and firmly smash it to spread meat across the tortilla. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until browned, then flip so the meat side hits the pan. Immediately top with shredded cheese to melt. Brush or drizzle cowboy butter around the tortilla as it crisps. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
04 -
Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, pickle juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne until smooth and creamy.
05 -
Arrange tortilla melts on a serving platter. Add optional pickles, diced onions, jalapeños, or shredded lettuce if desired. Serve alongside the spicy dipping sauce.
# Tips:
01 -
Use 80/20 ground beef for optimal juiciness and flavor in the smashed meat.