Description
Enjoy a fusion take on classic burgers with these Smash Burger Tacos—tender ground beef patties crispy-fried on a skillet, topped with melty cheese and served in warm tortillas with flavorful burger sauce and fresh toppings. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with a fun twist on traditional tacos or burgers.
Ingredients
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Burger Sauce / Big Mac Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Tacos:
- 4 Flour tortillas, 6 inches in size
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper, both to taste
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
- 4 slices American cheese (or your preferred burger cheese)
- 1 small onion, diced
- Dillpickle chips, for topping
- Shredded iceberg lettuce, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickle relish, Dijon mustard, sugar, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30-60 minutes to meld flavors.
- Portion the beef: Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape each into a ball.
- Assemble the tacos: Place a tortilla on your work surface and evenly spread a beef portion over it, covering the entire surface.
- Season the beef: Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the meat-covered side.
- Heat the skillet: Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly coat with oil.
- Cook the smash burgers: Gently place the tortilla with the beef side down onto the hot surface, pressing lightly with a spatula to form a thin patty. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Flip and add cheese: Flip the taco burger, add a slice of cheese on top, and cook for another 1-3 minutes until cheese melts and the tortilla edges are crispy to your liking. Be careful to avoid charring.
- Repeat: Remove from heat and repeat with remaining portions.
- Assemble and serve: Top each smash taco with burger sauce, shredded lettuce, diced onions, and dill pickle chips. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- The burger sauce can be prepared ahead and tastes better after flavors meld for at least an hour.
- Use fajita-sized tortillas (6 inches) for typical tacos; smaller street taco-sized tortillas can yield about 8 tacos.
- You can substitute the American cheese with your favorite melting cheese such as cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack.
- For extra crispiness, cook the tacos in batches on a griddle or large skillet. The process works best when all tacos are cooked at once.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This recipe is versatile—try adding your favorite toppings like tomatoes, jalapeños, or bacon for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: twenty-one grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
