Description
Smash Burger Tacos deliver a delightful crunch with every bite, featuring juicy beef patties nestled in warm, soft tortillas. The combination of melted cheese, fresh toppings, and zesty sauces creates a flavor explosion that tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Tacos:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup pickles, sliced
- For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until hot.
- While the skillet heats, form the ground beef into 4 equal balls (about 4 oz each).
- Place the beef balls in the skillet and immediately smash them down with a spatula to form thin patties.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges are crispy and the juices are bubbling on top.
- Flip the patties, add shredded cheese on top, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate pan for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a patty on each tortilla and topping with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and sauce.
- Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the sauce a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Leftover patties can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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