Description
Smash Burger Tacos combine the juicy, crispy goodness of smash burgers with the fun and portability of tacos. This recipe features thin, flavorful burger patties smashed to perfection and served in warm tortillas with classic toppings, making for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small flour or corn tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Pickles, sliced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon mustard
Optional: sliced jalapeños, onions, or avocado
Instructions
Prepare Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat Pan: Preheat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Form Patties: Divide ground beef into 8 equal portions; loosely form into balls.
- Cook Burgers: Place beef balls on the hot skillet and smash them down firmly with a spatula to about 1/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes until edges are crispy. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes. Top with cheese and let melt.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Spread sauce on tortillas. Add smashed burger patties, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and any other desired toppings.
- Serve: Fold and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Spicy Sauce: Add hot sauce or sriracha to the mayo-ketchup mix.
- Different Cheeses: Use American, pepper jack, or Swiss cheese.
- Add Bacon: Crispy bacon strips add extra flavor.
- Vegan Option: Use plant-based ground meat and vegan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
