Smash Burger Tacos

Smash Burger Tacos

LunchAmericanAmerican
Homii

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Flavor

SavoryButteryUmamiTangy

Texture

TenderCreamyCrispy

Best seasons

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Best for

Comfort FoodGrilling WeatherQuick MealCasual GatheringLate Night FoodWeeknight Dinner
  • Prep15m
  • Cook20m
Total time
35 min
Internal temp
145°F
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Recipe written for 4 servings

Main

Special Sauce

Toppings

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Stovetop

Small appliances

Plates

Cookware

Cast Iron Skillet

Pan

Skillet

Fridge

2 days

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Instructions

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In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 2 tbsp dill pickle relish, and ½ tsp white vinegar until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Uses

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mayonnaise
  • Ketchup
  • Yellow Mustard
  • Dill Pickle
  • Pickle Relish
  • White Vinegar

Divide the 1 lb ground beef 80/20 fat ratio for best flavor and crispiness into 4 equal balls (about 4 oz each). Season each ball generously with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ¾ tsp kosher salt, and ½ tsp black pepper on all sides. Do not overwork the meat — keep the balls loose.

Uses

  • Beef
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 2–3 min
  • High

Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until it is very hot and just beginning to smoke. Place one 4 pieces small flour tortillas flat in the pan, then immediately place a 1 lb ground beef 80/20 fat ratio for best flavor and crispiness ball in the center of the tortilla. Using a sturdy spatula or the bottom of a heavy pan, press and smash the 1 lb ground beef 80/20 fat ratio for best flavor and crispiness 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.

Uses

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Flour Tortilla
  • Beef
  • 1–2 min

Flip 4 pieces small flour tortillas together in one motion. Immediately lay a slice of American cheese on top of the ground beef 80/20 fat ratio for best flavor and crispiness. 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 80/20 fat ratio for best flavor and crispiness balls and 4 pieces small flour tortillas.

Uses

  • Flour Tortilla
  • American Cheese
  • Beef

Spread a generous spoonful of mayonnaise over the melted cheese side of each smash burger taco. Top with a handful of shredded 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce, a few dill pickle chips or sliced dill pickles, and diced small white onion if using. Fold the taco in half like a traditional taco and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Uses

  • Mayonnaise
  • American Cheese
  • Iceberg Lettuce
  • Pickle Relish
  • Dill Pickle
  • White Onion
Per serving

Nutrition facts

Estimated for one serving as written. Scale with Serving size in the sidebar for your batch.

520

Cal

Protein

28 g

22%

Carbs

28 g

22%

Fat

32 g

56%