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Description
A recipe for crispy, viral smashburger tacos made with ground beef smashed directly onto tortillas, topped with cheese and a special sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 12 small flour tortillas (taco-sized)
- 6 slices American cheese, cut in half
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (optional)
- For the Special Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp finely minced dill pickle
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Pinch of paprika
- For Toppings (optional):
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Dill pickle slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Special Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, minced dill pickle, white vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef: Divide the ground beef into 12 equal portions (about 1.3 oz each) and gently roll them into loose balls. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Griddle/Pan: Heat a large non-stick griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil if needed.
- Smash and Cook: Place one beef ball onto the hot griddle. Immediately place a small flour tortilla on top of the beef ball. Firmly press down on the tortilla and beef ball with a spatula to smash the beef into a thin patty covering most of the tortilla.
- Cook the First Side: Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the beef is deeply browned and crispy around the edges of the tortilla.
- Flip and Cheese: Carefully scrape under the beef-tortilla combination with your spatula and flip it over. Immediately place half a slice of American cheese on top of the cooked beef patty. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is lightly toasted.
- Repeat: Transfer the finished smashburger taco to a plate. Wipe the griddle clean if necessary, and repeat the smashing and cooking process with the remaining beef balls and tortillas.
- Assemble and Serve: Serve the hot smashburger tacos with the special sauce and your desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure your griddle or pan is well-heated before smashing the beef.
- Do not over-compact the beef balls before smashing; this helps create a tender patty.
- Adjust cooking times based on your stove and desired level of crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg