Description
Crispy, sizzling smash burger tacos blend American grilling techniques with Mexican street food flair. Quick and irresistible flavors melt together, creating a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) black pepper
Tortillas and Cheese:
- 6 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
- 6 slices American cheese
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) butter or neutral oil (for cooking)
Toppings and Sauce:
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup diced white onion
- 18 dill pickle chips
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) ketchup
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) sweet pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, and hot sauce in a small mixing vessel to create a vibrant burger sauce. Reserve for later garnishing.
- Warm a heavy cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high temperature, applying a delicate coating of butter or cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Separate ground beef into six roughly equal spherical portions, loosely compacting each into a gentle ball shape.
- Position a soft tortilla on a flat surface and center a beef ball precisely in its middle. Utilizing a robust spatula or burger press, decisively compress the meat uniformly across the tortilla’s surface. Season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Carefully transfer the taco to the heated skillet, positioning the meat-covered side downward. Apply firm pressure and allow the beef to caramelize and develop a crisp, golden exterior for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gently flip the taco and toast the tortilla side for 30-60 seconds until achieving a light golden hue and satisfactory crispness.
- Rotate the taco back to meat-side up and drape a cheese slice over the hot surface. Allow the cheese to melt completely before removing from heat.
- Adorn each taco with crisp shredded lettuce, finely diced red onion, tangy pickle chips, and a generous zigzag of prepared burger sauce.
- Present immediately while piping hot, celebrating the marriage of burger and taco in this innovative culinary creation.
Notes
- Customize meat selection by using lean ground beef for healthier option or mixing beef with ground turkey for lighter protein.
- Ensure skillet is properly heated to achieve signature crispy, caramelized beef edges that create incredible texture and flavor.
- Experiment with tortilla types like corn for authentic taste or flour for softer wrap, depending on personal preference and dietary needs.
- Control cheese melting by using pre-shredded varieties or thin cheese slices for consistent, quick melting across taco surface.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg