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Easy Smash Burger Tacos Recipe

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These Easy Smash Burger Tacos combine crispy, juicy smash burger patties with melty cheese, tangy burger sauce, and fresh toppings all wrapped in flour tortillas. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious meal that fuses classic American flavors with a fun taco twist.

Ingredients

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Burger Meat and Seasoning

  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 fat percentage)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10 cracks fresh black pepper

Tortillas and Cheese

  • 6 six-inch flour tortillas
  • 6 slices muenster or provolone cheese

Toppings

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Chopped white onion
  • Dill pickle chips

Burger Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons minced bread & butter pickles
  • 1 tablespoon pickle brine
  • 10 cracks fresh black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Burger Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard, minced bread & butter pickles, pickle brine, fresh black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use; the sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Season and Form Patties: Mix kosher salt and fresh black pepper in a bowl. Evenly distribute the seasoning over all sides of the ground beef chunk or log without overhandling to avoid toughness. Divide the beef into six 2 1/2-ounce balls and place them on a plate. Refrigerate while you preheat your flat top or grill.
  3. Preheat the Cooking Surface: Turn your flat top or griddle to high heat, ungreased. Let it heat until it’s very hot — hotter than you might think is necessary — to achieve crispy, caramelized crust on the beef.
  4. Assemble and Smash: Place each ball of beef onto the hot flat top, then immediately set a six-inch flour tortilla on top. Using a smashing tool, press down firmly on the tortilla to flatten the meat as thinly as possible. Cook the patties for 1 minute.
  5. Press Again and Continue Cooking: Press down on each tortilla a second time to render some fat and allow the edges to crisp up. Let cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes which is enough time for the thin patties to fully cook through.
  6. Check and Flip: Use a stiff steel spatula to scrape under one burger to check if it’s deeply browned and crispy. If not, increase heat. Once crispy, flip the smash burger tacos onto the tortilla side, letting the tortillas crisp up on the cooking surface for about 2 minutes. Top each with a slice of cheese to melt while the tortillas cook.
  7. Serve: Remove from the heat, spread burger sauce on top, and add shredded lettuce, chopped onion, and dill pickle chips as desired. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy smash burger tacos!

Notes

  • Use flour tortillas as they absorb juices better and help the meat stick.
  • Be careful not to overwork the ground beef to keep patties tender.
  • Make sure your flat top or griddle is extremely hot to get the perfect crispy crust.
  • The burger sauce can be kept refrigerated for up to 3 days before use.
  • Choose muenster or provolone cheese for a mild, melty finish.

Keywords: smash burger, burger tacos, quick dinner, easy recipe, ground beef tacos, crispy burger, melted cheese, burger sauce

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