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Smash Burger Tacos: The Ultimate Crispy, Cheesy Weeknight Mashup

These Smash Burger Tacos feature deeply seared ground beef with crispy lacy edges, melted orange cheddar, and tangy burger sauce on a soft flour tortilla. A viral 30-minute dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican Fusion
Calories: 445
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Recipe Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 chuck blend (454g)
  • 8 small Flour Tortillas Street taco size
  • 8 slices Orange Cheddar Cheese Sharp variety preferred
  • 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce Finely shredded (150g)
  • 1/2 cup Red Tomatoes Small cubes (75g)
  • 1/4 cup White Onion Finely minced (40g)
  • 16 rounds Dill Pickles Thinly sliced green rounds
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 120ml
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup 30ml
  • 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard 15ml
  • 1 tbsp Sweet Relish 15g

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Skillet Essential for high heat and searing.
  • 1 Heavy Burger Press Or a heavy metal spatula for smashing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Divide 1 lb (454g) ground beef into 8 balls (2 oz each). Keep them cold until ready to cook.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and relish until smooth and creamy orange.
Cooking
  1. Place beef ball on a hot cast iron skillet. Place a tortilla on top and smash flat with a press. Cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Scrape under the beef to keep crispy edges intact. Flip, add cheddar cheese, and cover with a lid for 30 seconds to melt.
Assembly
  1. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, minced onion, and pickles. Drizzle with burger sauce in a zig-zag.

Notes

Use 80/20 beef for the best crispy edges.
Ensure the pan is smoking hot before adding meat.