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Best Smash Burger Tacos: A Delicious Twist on Classic Burgers

Smash Burger Tacos recipe served fresh with melty cheese, lettuce, and pickles
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Smash Burger Tacos combine the classic flavor of a smash burger with a crispy tortilla base, finished with cheese, burger sauce, and fresh toppings. These tacos are cooked on a ripping hot griddle for maximum caramelization and juicy, crispy texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 fat percentage
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10 cracks fresh black pepper
  • 6 (six-inch) flour tortillas
  • 6 slices muenster or provolone cheese
  • Shredded lettuce (for topping)
  • Chopped white onion (for topping)
  • Dill pickle chips (for topping)
  • 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. Add all burger sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use; can be made 3 days in advance.
  2. Mix the salt and pepper in a bowl. Evenly distribute it over the top and bottom of the ground beef. Divide and roll beef into 2 1/2 ounce balls. Handle the meat gently. Place each ball on a plate and refrigerate until the griddle is preheated.
  3. Preheat a flat top or griddle on high heat, ungreased, until it is smoking hot.
  4. Place each beef ball on the hot surface and set a 6-inch tortilla on top. Use a smashing tool to press down very firmly on top of each tortilla, smashing the meat as thin as possible. Let cook for 1 minute, then press down on top of each tortilla again. Cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Use a stiff spatula to scrape underneath one of the burgers and check for a browned, crispy bottom. If not crisp, increase the heat as needed. Once browned and crisp, flip the smash burger taco so the tortilla side is on the griddle. Cook for another 2 minutes to crisp the tortilla.
  6. Top each with cheese. Allow cheese to melt as the tortillas crisp.
  7. Remove from griddle, top with burger sauce, lettuce, onion, and pickle chips. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use flour tortillas for best texture; they adhere well to the meat.
  • Do not grease the griddle for maximum crispiness.
  • The smash technique is key for caramelized edges and thin, crispy patties.
  • Burger sauce can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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