Description

Smash Burger Tacos combine the juicy, crispy charm of a classic smash burger with the fun, handheld convenience of a taco. Featuring a savory homemade Big Mac-style sauce, thinly pressed ground beef patties cooked to golden perfection on warm flour tortillas, and topped with melty American cheese, fresh lettuce, pickles, and diced onions, these tacos deliver a delightful fusion of flavors and textures perfect for a quick weeknight meal or casual gathering.

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, to taste
1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
4 slices American cheese (or preferred burger cheese)
1 small onion, diced
Dill pickle chips
Shredded iceberg lettuce

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Instructions

Portion the Beef: Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions to prepare for each taco patty.
Prepare Tortilla and Beef: Lay one flour tortilla flat on your work surface and evenly spread one portion of ground beef thinly over the entire surface to ensure full coverage.
Season the Beef: Sprinkle salt and pepper generously over the beef side of the tortilla to taste for balanced seasoning.
Heat the Cooking Surface: Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with your neutral oil to prevent sticking and promote browning.
Cook the Patty: Place the tortilla with the beef side down on the hot skillet or griddle. Press gently using a spatula for a moment to smash the beef thin. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
Flip and Add Cheese: Flip the tortilla patty carefully, then immediately top with a slice of American cheese so it can begin melting while the other side cooks.
Finish Cooking: Continue cooking the taco for another 1 to 3 minutes until the tortilla reaches your preferred crispness, taking care to avoid burning or charring.
Remove and Repeat: Transfer the cooked smash burger taco off the heat. Repeat steps 2 through 7 for the remaining tacos.
Assemble and Serve: Spread the prepared burger sauce over the tacos, then top with shredded iceberg lettuce, diced onion, and dill pickle chips. Serve immediately and enjoy your Smash Burger Tacos!

Notes

The burger sauce can be prepared up to a day in advance and tastes better after resting 30 to 60 minutes to let flavors meld.
This recipe uses 6-inch fajita-sized tortillas; using smaller street taco tortillas will yield about 8 tacos if you adjust meat amounts accordingly.
Feel free to replace the burger sauce with your favorite condiments like ketchup, mustard, or mayo.
Using a griddle works best to cook multiple tacos simultaneously; your skillet size may limit cooking 1-2 tacos at once.
Store any leftover sauce refrigerated for up to 5 days.
The recipe makes extra sauce — reduce quantities if you don’t intend to use it all.
Substitute American cheese with your favorite cheese choices.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 560mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg