Smash Burger Tacos
Make crispy Smash Burger Tacos in just 20 minutes with juicy beef, melty cheese, and homemade burger sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- large skillet griddle or Blackstone
Ingredients
Burger Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon white distilled vinegar
- 1¼ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Tacos
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 flour tortillas (6-inch)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 small onion diced
- shredded iceberg lettuce
- dill pickle chips
Instructions
- Mix all burger sauce ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.1 cup mayonnaise, 4 tablespoons pickle relish, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, ½ tablespoon white distilled vinegar, 1¼ teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Divide beef into 4 equal portions.1 pound lean ground beef
- Spread each portion evenly across one tortilla.4 flour tortillas
- Season with salt and pepper.salt and pepper
- Heat oil on a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.1 tablespoon neutral oil
- Place tortilla meat-side down onto the hot surface.
- Press lightly and cook 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Flip and top with cheese.4 slices American cheese
- Cook 1-3 minutes longer until cheese melts and tortilla crisps.
- Remove from heat and top with burger sauce, lettuce, onions, and pickles.1 small onion, shredded iceberg lettuce, dill pickle chips
- Serve immediately.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE: Store cooked tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Store burger sauce separately for up to 5 days.
Keep fresh toppings separate until serving.
♨️ REHEATING: Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through.
Reheat in an air fryer at 350°F for 2-4 minutes.
Avoid microwaving whenever possible.
❄️ FREEZING: Freeze cooked burger tortillas without toppings for up to 2 months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Do not freeze lettuce, pickles, or burger sauce.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: Allow the sauce to chill before serving.
Cook on a hot surface for crispy edges.
Spread beef thinly and evenly.
Serve immediately for the best texture.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS: Blackstone griddle - Ideal for cooking multiple tacos at once.
Cast-iron skillet - Creates excellent browning.
Outdoor flat top grill - Great for larger batches.
♻️ LEFTOVERS: Chop leftover tacos into a burger salad.
Use leftover beef in nachos.
Serve leftover burger sauce with fries.
📝 NOTES: The sauce tastes best after chilling for 30-60 minutes.
Street taco tortillas can be used to make approximately 8 smaller tacos.
Any melting cheese can replace American cheese.
A griddle makes preparation much easier.
Nutrition
Serving: 1taco | Calories: 745kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1251mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 5mg
