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Easy Smash Burger Tacos

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Smash Burger Tacos are a quick and delicious fusion of crispy beef patties, melty cheese, and burger fixings all smashed into flour tortillas. These tacos are fun, juicy, and ready in just 15 minutes—perfect for an easy weeknight meal.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 tacos
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Griddle or Skillet
  • Cuisine: American Fusion
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Fresh black pepper, to taste
  • 6 six-inch flour tortillas
  • 6 slices muenster or provolone cheese
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Chopped white onion
  • Dill pickle chips
  • For the Burger Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp minced bread & butter pickles
  • 1 tsp pickle brine
  • Fresh black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Mix all burger sauce ingredients in a bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  2. Season ground beef with salt and pepper and form into 6 balls (about 2.5 oz each).
  3. Preheat a flat top griddle or skillet over high heat until very hot.
  4. Place each beef ball on the hot surface and top with a tortilla. Press down firmly using a burger press or heavy object to flatten the meat under the tortilla.
  5. Cook for 2–3 minutes, pressing again to release more fat and get a good sear.
  6. Flip and cook the tortilla side for 2 minutes until crisp. Add cheese and let melt.
  7. Remove from heat, top with burger sauce, lettuce, onions, and pickles. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use cheddar, pepper jack, or American cheese as alternatives.
  • Swap ground beef for turkey, chicken, or venison for a lighter version.
  • Gluten-free tortillas work, but won’t crisp as well as flour tortillas.
  • Add caramelized onions, bacon, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
  • Store sauce separately; tacos reheat best in a skillet.

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