Description
Smash Burger Tacos combine juicy burger flavors wrapped in warm tortillas, perfect for customizing with various toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flour tortillas (6 inches)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 4 slices American cheese (or your preferred cheese)
- Fresh toppings: diced onion, dill pickle chips, shredded iceberg lettuce
- Homemade sauce:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef: Start by dividing the pound of ground beef into four equal portions. Shape them loosely into balls, being careful not to pack them too tightly. Each portion should weigh about 4 ounces.
- Season the Beef: Take each beef ball and season them lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Skillet: Put a skillet or frying pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of neutral oil and let it heat up.
- Cook the Tortillas: Place a tortilla in the pan. Immediately place one of the beef balls on top of the tortilla. Smash the beef ball flat directly onto the tortilla.
- Sear the Beef: Allow the beef to cook without moving it for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes golden brown and crispy.
- Add Cheese: After flipping the tortilla beef-side up, place a slice of cheese on top of the cooked beef. Let it cook for an additional 1-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Repeat: Remove the cooked taco from the skillet and place it on a serving plate. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining tortillas and beef portions.
- Make the Sauce: Mix together the homemade sauce in a small bowl: combine mayonnaise, pickle relish, Dijon mustard, sugar, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spread a generous amount of the homemade sauce over each taco. Top with shredded lettuce, diced onion, and dill pickle chips.
- Enjoy: Serve the Smash Burger Tacos warm and enjoy the delicious blend of flavors!
Notes
Use quality meat for more flavor. Don’t rush the smashing process to achieve better crust. Feel free to customize toppings and cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: tacos, burgers, smash burger, comfort food, easy recipe