Description
Smash Burger Tacos combine the juicy, crispy goodness of a classic smash burger with the convenience and fun of tacos. Each taco features a thin, perfectly seared beef patty cooked right on a soft flour tortilla, topped with melty American cheese, tangy burger sauce, crunchy pickles, shredded lettuce, and fresh diced onions. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it an ideal casual meal that's packed with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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Burger Sauce / Big Mac Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Tacos
- 4 flour tortillas, 6 inches in size
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper, both to taste
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
- 4 slices American cheese (or your preferred burger cheese)
- 1 small onion, diced
- Dill pickle chips, as needed
- Shredded iceberg lettuce, as needed
Instructions
- Portion the beef: Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions, preparing to spread each on a tortilla.
- Prepare the tortillas and beef: Lay one flour tortilla on your work surface and evenly spread one portion of ground beef over the entire surface of the tortilla, pressing it flat to thinly cover it.
- Season the beef: Sprinkle salt and pepper generously over the exposed side of the beef for ample flavor.
- Heat the skillet: Warm a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with the neutral oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the smash burger taco: Gently place the tortilla with the meat side down onto the hot skillet. Press down lightly with a spatula for a few seconds to form a thin patty. Let it cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Add cheese and flip: Carefully flip the patty and place a slice of American cheese on top. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the tortilla to crisp slightly, watching to avoid burning.
- Remove and repeat: Remove the cooked smash taco burger from the skillet and repeat the process for the remaining tortillas and beef portions.
- Assemble tacos: Spread a generous amount of burger sauce on each cooked smash burger taco. Top with shredded iceberg lettuce, diced onion, and dill pickle chips to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the combination of crispy, juicy, creamy, and tangy flavors.
Notes
- The burger sauce is best made at least 30 to 60 minutes ahead to allow flavors to meld together fully.
- This recipe uses 6-inch fajita-sized flour tortillas; for smaller tacos, use street taco-sized tortillas (about 4 inches) and adjust meat quantities accordingly, yielding about 8 tacos.
- You can substitute the burger sauce with any favorite burger condiments like ketchup, mustard, or mayo for variation.
- A griddle works best to cook multiple tacos at once; if using a smaller pan, cook 1 to 2 tacos at a time.
- Store any leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for best freshness.
- The sauce recipe makes a generous amount; feel free to halve it if you prefer less.
- American cheese is traditional, but you can use your favorite cheese such as cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
