Smash Burger Tacos – This Viral Recipe is Worth the Hype!
This quick-cooking, flavor-packed Smash Burger Taco hybrid is the ultimate blend of cheesy, beefy goodness wrapped in a crispy-edged tortilla — and it's all done fast on a griddle or skillet.
Equipment
- 1 Griddle or skillet Preheated to medium-high
- 1 Spatula for smashing and flipping
- 1 Mixing bowl for burger sauce
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 or 85/15
- 6 soft tortillas about 6 inches wide
- Salt and pepper or your favorite burger seasoning
- 6 slices American cheese gotta melt nice and gooey
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce for crunch
- 0.25 cup diced onion bringing that sharp fresh bite
- 12 to 18 dill pickle slices for that tangy zing
- 1 cup mayonnaise for creamy burger sauce base
- 0.25 cup sweet relish
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat until hot enough to sizzle beef.
- Divide ground beef into 6 loose balls for smashing.
- Lay tortillas on griddle and place beef ball on top of each.
- Use spatula to smash beef flat onto the tortilla. Cook 2-3 min on first side.
- Flip patty and cook other side 1-2 min. Gently press down for even cook.
- Add one slice of American cheese on each burger to melt.
- While cooking, make sauce by combining mayonnaise, relish, mustard, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
- Remove tacos from griddle once cheese melted.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced onion, and dill pickle slices.
- Drizzle with prepared burger sauce and serve warm.
Notes
Serve hot and enjoy right away for best crispiness. Store leftovers wrapped in foil or an airtight container. Skillet reheating recommended for crisp texture.