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Smash Burger Tacos A finished smash burger taco with cheese, pickles, shredded lettuce, and sauce, all assembled on flatbread, ready to be eaten.

Smash Burger Tacos

Crispy, juicy Smash Burger Tacos in a taco with zesty sauce and fresh toppings!
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Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: burger tacos, easy dinner, smash burger, taco
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 fat percentage
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10 cracks fresh black pepper or to taste
  • 6 six-inch flour tortillas (flour tortillas are more absorbent and help the meat stick)
  • 6 slices muenster or provolone cheese choose your preferred cheese
  • shredded lettuce for topping
  • chopped white onion for topping
  • dill pickle chips for topping

For the Burger Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for smokiness
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder for flavor
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon mustard adds tang
  • 2 tablespoons minced bread & butter pickles for sweetness and tang
  • 1 tablespoon pickle brine for extra flavor
  • 10 cracks fresh black pepper or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for depth of flavor

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine all the burger sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth. refrigerate until ready to use.
    A bowl filled with mayonnaise, pickles, and seasonings, being mixed to create a creamy sauce for the smash burgers or tacos.
  • Season the ground beef evenly with kosher salt and black pepper. Divide the beef into 6 equal portions and roll into 2 ½-ounce balls.
    A bowl of ground beef being seasoned with salt and pepper, ready to be mixed and shaped into patties for cooking smash burgers.
  • Place the beef balls on a plate and refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • Preheat a flat-top griddle or skillet to high heat. Do not grease the surface. Once the griddle is hot, place a beef ball onto the griddle.
  • Immediately place a tortilla on top of each beef ball. Using a burger press or spatula, firmly smash the beef and tortilla until the patty is as thin as possible. Let the patty cook for 1 minute.
    A slice of cheese being placed on top of a sizzling beef patty in a pan, melting to create a gooey topping for a smash burger.
  • After 1 minute, press the patty again to release some fat and allow the edges to crisp up. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Let the patty cook undisturbed during this time.
  • Once the patty is browned and crispy on the bottom, use a stiff spatula to flip the smash burger taco onto its tortilla side. Allow the tortilla to crisp up for another 2 minutes.
  • Top each patty with a slice of cheese and let it melt as the tortilla continues to crisp.
    A hand placing pickles onto a flatbread with a cooked beef patty, melted cheese, shredded lettuce, and red bell peppers, preparing a smash burger taco.

Notes

These juicy smash burger tacos combine a crispy beef patty with the fresh crunch of lettuce and pickles, all wrapped in a golden tortilla with a tangy homemade sauce!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 350kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 25g (8%) | Protein: 20g (40%) | Fat: 20g (31%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg (18%) | Sodium: 700mg (30%) | Potassium: 200mg (6%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 10mg (1%) | Iron: 15mg (83%)
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