Smash Burger Tacos
Smash Burger Tacos are what happens when two favorites combine into one bite-sized, flavor-packed idea. Imagine a juicy smash burger pressed right onto a tortilla, crisped on the griddle, then finished with melty cheese and all your favorite toppings. They’re quick to make, easy to serve, and wildly satisfying.
The real trick here is smashing the beef directly onto the tortilla. It cooks up with crispy edges and juicy centers while the tortilla gets golden underneath. Add classic burger toppings like lettuce, pickles, tomato, and a simple tangy burger sauce to tie it all together. It’s part taco, part cheeseburger, and all craveable.
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Helpful Tips
- Keep the beef thin: Use your fingers to press the beef evenly across the tortilla before cooking. This helps it cook quickly and stay juicy.
- Get the pan hot: A hot skillet is key for getting those crisp edges on the beef.
- Don’t skip the sauce: The burger sauce pulls everything together. Make it ahead so the flavors have time to meld.
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Smash Burger Tacos
Ingredients
For the burger sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard
For the tacos:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 8 slices American cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH salt and black pepper
- iceberg lettuce shredded
- dill pickles chopped
- tomato chopped
- pickled onions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, and mustard. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Chill until needed.
- Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 2 ounces each). Press one portion of beef directly onto each tortilla, flattening it evenly with your fingers until the tortilla is fully covered. Lightly season with salt and black pepper.
- Then cover with parchment paper and use a rolling pin or drinking glass to flatten out the ground beef in a thin layer. It should be at least an inch bigger than the tortilla since it will shrink while cooking.
- Lightly season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place the tacos, beef side down, onto the hot surface. Depending on your pan size, you may need to work in batches. Press down firmly on the tortilla side using a second skillet, burger press, or another heavy object. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the beef is crispy on the edges.
- Flip them so the tortilla side is down. Top each patty with a slice of cheese and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Remove from the heat.
- Top with shredded lettuce, dill pickles, and pickled onions. Drizzle on the sauce.
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