Smash Burger Tacos are the best kind of mash-up. Crispy beef, melty cheese, and all your favorite burger toppings on a soft flour tortilla. They’re quick to make, super fun to eat, and guaranteed to be a hit.
You get that craveable smash burger flavor with the ease of a taco. The beef gets nice and crispy on the edges, the cheese melts perfectly, and the sauce brings it all together. These are easy to customize and perfect for feeding a group fast.
Helpful Tips
- Press the beef thin – Make sure the beef layer is wider than the tortilla. It’ll shrink while cooking and those crispy edges are the best part.
- Use a burger press or heavy skillet – Pressing down helps the beef get that crispy, caramelized crust, just like a good smash burger.
- Don’t skip the sauce – That simple burger sauce adds a creamy, tangy bite that pulls all the flavors together.
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Smash Burger Tacos
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 8 slices American cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon 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. 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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