Description
Smash Burger Tacos are a delicious fusion of a classic smash burger and a taco, featuring crispy beef patties, melty cheese, and homemade burger sauce, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or a backyard cookout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 teaspoon pickled juice
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 slices American cheese
- 6 flour tortillas (street taco size)
- Shredded lettuce
- Burger pickles
- Optional toppings: bacon, white onions
Instructions
- Make the burger sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayo, ketchup, chopped dill pickles, pickled juice, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Prepare the beef: In a medium bowl, mix ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide into 6 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
- Cook the patties: Heat a cast-iron griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Place the beef balls onto the griddle and flatten each ball using a burger press. Let cook for about 40 seconds.
- Add cheese and tortillas: Flip the patties and add a slice of cheese to each one. Place the tortillas onto the griddle and cook for 2 minutes, until golden brown.
- Toast the tortillas: Flip the tortillas and remove from the griddle once golden brown on the edges. Set aside.
- Assemble the tacos: Place a burger patty on each tortilla, then top with shredded lettuce, pickles, and burger sauce.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the griddle to ensure even cooking.
- Make sure the tortillas are well-toasted for a crispy texture.
- Feel free to use other types of cheese or add more toppings like bacon or grilled onions for extra flavor.
- Make the burger sauce ahead of time and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Quick Meal
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 4.2 g
- Sodium: 1247.8 mg
- Fat: 19.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.9 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 25.4 g
- Cholesterol: 57.8 mg