Description
Smash Burger Tacos combine the juicy, crispy goodness of a classic smash burger with the handheld convenience of a taco. Featuring a homemade burger sauce, melted American cheese, and all your favorite burger toppings, these tacos deliver intense flavor in a quick and easy skillet-cooked meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
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 cheese on a burger)
- 1 small onion, diced
- Dill pickle chips
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- Portion the Beef: Begin by dividing the ground beef into 4 equal portions to ensure even cooking and uniform tacos.
- Form the Patties on Tortillas: Lay a tortilla flat on your work surface and evenly spread one portion of the ground beef over the entire tortilla surface, making sure it is well covered. Season the meat lightly with salt and pepper on the top side.
- Heat the Cooking Surface: Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with the neutral oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Beef-Tortilla Patties: Carefully place the tortilla with the meat side down onto the hot skillet. Apply gentle pressure with a spatula for a few seconds to create a thin, smashed patty. Let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Add Cheese and Flip: Flip the tortilla and smashed patty over, then immediately place a slice of American cheese on top. Continue cooking for another 1 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts and the tortilla crisps up to your preference. Monitor carefully to avoid burning or charring.
- Remove from Heat and Repeat: Take the cooked smash taco burger off the heat. Repeat the cooking process for the remaining tortillas and beef portions.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spread a generous amount of the prepared burger sauce on each taco. Top with shredded iceberg lettuce, diced onions, and dill pickle chips to complete your smash burger tacos.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your flavorful, crispy smash burger tacos!
Notes
- The burger sauce benefits from being made at least 30 to 60 minutes ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld; you can also prepare it the day before.
- This recipe uses 6-inch flour tortillas (fajita size), but you can use smaller street taco tortillas; adjust the meat portions accordingly. Using street taco sizes, you can make about 8 tacos.
- If you prefer, substitute the burger sauce with classic condiments like ketchup, mustard, or mayo.
- A griddle is ideal for cooking multiple tacos simultaneously; 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.
- The sauce recipe yields a large amount; feel free to halve it if not using for all tacos.
- While American cheese is recommended, you can substitute with your preferred cheese variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
