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Delicious smash burger tacos topped with fresh ingredients and served in a warm tortilla.

Smash Burger Tacos

A delicious fusion of traditional tacos and smash burgers, featuring crispy beef patties tucked inside soft tortillas, complete with a creamy sauce and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Proteins and Seasonings
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 for best flavor and crispiness) Lean beef will be drier.
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Tortillas and Cheese
  • 6-8 pieces soft flour tortillas, warmed (6 to 8-inch size) Works best for taco folding.
  • optional slice sliced cheese (American, cheddar, or melty deli-style)
Sauce Ingredients
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (full fat for creaminess) Light works in a pinch.
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pickle relish (sweet or dill) Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder Or finely minced fresh onion.
Fresh Toppings
  • to taste shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine) Finely shred for best mouthfeel.
  • to taste sliced pickles (dill or bread-and-butter)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your skillet over medium heat.
  2. Divide the ground beef into even portions and loosely shape them into balls.
Cooking the Patties
  1. Place the beef portions on the hot skillet and press each ball down flat to form thin patties, holding pressure for several seconds.
  2. Cook the smashed patties for about 3-4 minutes on the first side until deeply browned and crispy, then flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper after flipping.
Making the Sauce
  1. While the patties are cooking, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, and onion powder in a small bowl. Taste and adjust as needed.
Warming Tortillas
  1. Warm flour tortillas in another skillet over low heat or microwave for 20-30 seconds, keeping them covered until ready to assemble.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the tacos by placing a hot smashed patty onto each tortilla, dolloping with sauce, and layering with shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, and cheese if using. Fold and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve these tacos hot for the best texture and flavor. Consider setting up a taco bar for gatherings with various toppings available.