Description
Crafting Smash Burger Tacos brings Mexican-American fusion to a whole new level of deliciousness. Crispy beef patties nestled in warm tortillas create an irresistible culinary experience that satisfies your deepest comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef (80/20 blend)
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Base and Wrap:
- 8 small corn tortillas
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 pickle, finely chopped
Seasoning and Spices:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking Ingredients:
- Oil for cooking
Special Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Craft a zesty special sauce by blending mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, chopped pickle, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then set aside.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle to medium-high heat, adding a light coating of oil. Divide ground beef into 8 loose, gentle balls without compressing the meat too tightly.
- Position beef balls onto the hot cooking surface, using a spatula to firmly press each into a thin, crispy-edged patty. Cook for 2-3 minutes until edges turn golden brown and crisp.
- Flip patties and immediately top each with a slice of cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Simultaneously, warm corn tortillas in a separate pan until pliable and lightly toasted.
- Construct tacos by layering two smashed beef patties onto each tortilla, then generously top with shredded lettuce and diced onions.
- Drizzle each taco with the prepared special sauce, ensuring rich flavor in every bite. Serve immediately while hot, with extra sauce available for dipping.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly crispy edges by using a cast-iron skillet or flat griddle for maximum heat retention and even browning.
- Prevent beef from becoming tough by handling the meat minimally and avoiding over-mixing when forming patties.
- Choose lean ground beef with 80/20 fat content to ensure juicy, flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Customize the recipe for dietary needs by using lettuce wraps instead of tortillas or substituting plant-based meat alternatives for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg