Smash Burger Tacos
Juicy, crispy smash burger patties tucked into soft flour tortillas, topped with melty cheddar cheese and a tangy homemade smash burger sauce. Ready in about 25 minutes, this recipe combines the best of burgers and tacos for a quick, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 8 small (6-inch) soft flour tortillas
- 4 oz (115g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (120ml) sliced dill pickles
- ½ cup (120ml) smash burger sauce (¼ cup mayo, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tsp pickle juice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients (5 minutes): Slice the onion thin and toss with a squeeze of lime juice. Shred the cheddar cheese if not pre-shredded. Mix the smash burger sauce by combining ¼ cup mayo, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, and 1 teaspoon pickle juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Form the Beef Balls (3 minutes): Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions and gently roll into balls. Season each ball generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Skillet (2 minutes): Place skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Smash and Sear the Patties (10–12 minutes total): Place 2-3 beef balls in the skillet without crowding. Press each ball down firmly into a thin patty about ¼ inch thick using a spatula. Hold pressure for 10 seconds. Cook without moving for 2 minutes until edges are deeply browned and crisp. Flip, top each patty with shredded cheddar cheese, and cook 1 more minute to melt cheese. Remove patties and keep warm. Repeat with remaining beef balls.
- Warm the Tortillas (1–2 minutes): Warm tortillas in a clean dry pan or microwave wrapped in a damp towel until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the Smash Burger Tacos (3 minutes): Lay 2 patties in each tortilla, spoon over a generous dollop of smash burger sauce, add pickles, and top with lime-marinated onions. Fold gently and serve immediately.
Notes
Use ground beef at room temperature (not straight from fridge) for better searing. Smash patties firmly and quickly once in the pan and do not move them for 2 minutes to get a crispy crust. Use vegetable oil for high smoke point. Warm tortillas just until pliable to avoid sogginess. Cook patties in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (2 patties pe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 34
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
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