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Smash Burger Tacos filled with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a creamy sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons pickle relish
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pound ground beef 80% lean, 20% fat
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 small flour tortillas 6-inch
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 1/4 cup sliced dill pickles
  • Burger sauce optional

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined. Adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.
    Combining mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, and spices in a bowl for smash burger tacos sauce.
  • In a separate medium bowl, mix the ground beef with kosher salt and black pepper. Stir gently to combine, taking care not to overwork the meat.
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  • Divide the seasoned ground beef into four equal portions and form each into a ball.
  • Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Place beef balls on the hot skillet. Put a tortilla on each, then press down with a spatula or burger press to flatten the beef into thin patties that stick to the tortillas.
    Pressing a tortilla onto a beef patty in a skillet for smash burger tacos.
  • Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the beef is browned and crispy around the edges.
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  • Gently turn each tortilla and patty so that the tortilla rests on the skillet. Add a slice of American cheese on top of each patty.
    Smash burger taco with ground beef and cheese in a skillet.
  • Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts and the tortilla gets crispy.
    Cooking a smash burger taco in a skillet with ground beef and melting cheese.
  • Remove the tortillas from the skillet. Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, pickles, and a spoonful of burger sauce to each taco.
    Smash burger taco with ground beef, cheese, and toppings.
  • Fold the tortillas over to form tacos and serve immediately while warm.
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Nutrition Info:

Calories: 608kcal (30%) Carbohydrates: 21g (7%) Protein: 27g (54%) Fat: 46g (71%) Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) Sodium: 949mg (41%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 4g (4%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.