Smash Burger Tacos

These hand-held treats feature chewy-crisp tortillas, seasoned beef patties, melty cheese, colorful toppings, and a finger-licking, sweet/savory sauce.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword burger tacos, ground beef tacos, smash burgers

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 565kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

For the Sauce

1/4 cup mayonnaise of choice
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon mustard Dijon or yellow
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce or more/less to taste

For the Tacos

Neutral oil canola oil, vegetable oil or cooking spray for coating the pan
1 pound ground beef preferably 85% lean/15% fat
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 6-inch flour tortillas (fajita size), or corn tortillas, or gluten-free tortillas
4 slices American cheese or cheese of choice

For Serving

Shredded lettuce
Diced red onion
Diced tomatoes
Avocado
Hot peppers

Instructions

To make the sauce, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, and hot sauce. Mix well and set side.
In a medium bowl, combine beef, onion powder, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well and shape the mixture into four equal rounds.
Coat a large skillet or griddle with a thin coating of oil (or cooking spray) and preheat to medium-high heat. Place the beef patties on the hot pan, immediately top with the tortillas and press down with a large spatula, grill press, or bottom of a saucepan until the burger is very thin and almost the size of the tortilla. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the beef is nicely seared. If necessary, work in batches to prevent crowding the pan.
Flip and top with the cheese. Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, until the tortilla is puffed up, golden brown, and crisp and the cheese melts. Be careful not to burn the tortillas.
Remove the smash burger tacos from the pan, garnish with your favorite toppings and the sauce and serve.

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