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Smash Burger Tacos

Smash Burger Tacos

The viral smash burger taco mashup that took social media by storm — seasoned ground beef smashed thin and crispy on a skillet, then folded into a flour tortilla with melty American cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, and a tangy special sauce. All the flavors of a classic smash burger, wrapped up in a handheld taco. Quick, fun, and absolutely addictive.

4 servings · Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · Total 35 min

American · Tex Mex · Main Course · Lunch

Ingredients

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Main

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 fat ratio for best flavor and crispiness
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 piece small flour tortillas 6-inch size

Special Sauce

  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp dill pickle relish
  • 0.5 tsp white vinegar

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce finely shredded
  • 0.5 cup dill pickle chips or sliced dill pickles
  • 0.5 small white onion finely diced

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Plates
  • Spatula
  • Pan
  • Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
  • Cast Iron Skillet (10 Inch)

Instructions

  1. In a small #[Mixing Bowl], whisk together the @[Mayonnaise], @[Ketchup], @[Yellow Mustard], @[Dill Pickle Relish], and @[White Vinegar] until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Divide the @[Ground Beef] into 4 equal balls (about 4 oz each). Season each ball generously with @[Garlic Powder], @[Onion Powder], @[Salt], and @[Black Pepper] on all sides. Do not overwork the meat — keep the balls loose.
  3. Heat a large #[Cast Iron Skillet] over ^[high heat] until it is very hot and just beginning to smoke. Place one @[Flour Tortilla] flat in the pan, then immediately place a @[Ground Beef] ball in the center of the tortilla. Using a sturdy #[Spatula] or the bottom of a heavy pan, press and smash the @[Ground Beef] ball firmly and evenly across the tortilla until it covers most of the surface. Cook for ~[2–3 minutes] until the edges are deeply browned and crispy.
  4. Flip the tortilla-and-patty together in one motion. Immediately lay a slice of @[American Cheese] on top of the @[Ground Beef]. Cook for another ~[1–2 minutes] until the cheese is fully melted and the tortilla is lightly golden and slightly crisp on the bottom. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining @[Ground Beef] balls and @[Flour Tortillas].
  5. Spread a generous spoonful of special sauce over the melted cheese side of each smash burger taco. Top with a handful of shredded @[Iceberg Lettuce], a few @[Dill Pickle Chips], and diced @[White Onion] if using. Fold the taco in half like a traditional taco and serve immediately while hot and crispy.