In-N-Out Smash Burger Tacos
In-N-Out Smash Burger Tacos
Ingredients
For the In-N-Out Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sweet relish
- 3 tablespoons caramelized onions
- salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Tacos
- 1 pound ground beef, 80% lean, 20% fat
- 10 mini taco shells
- 10 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- salt, to taste
- oil, for the skillet, as needed
- caramelized onions, for topping, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the In-N-Out Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sweet relish, 3 tablespoons of caramelized onions, salt (to taste), black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix all ingredients well until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Ground Beef and Taco Shells: Lay out the 10 mini taco shells on a clean surface. Divide the ground beef into 10 equal portions (approximately 1 1/2 to 2 ounces each). Take one portion of ground beef and place it in the center of a mini taco shell. Using your hands, gently press down and spread the ground beef evenly over the surface of the tortilla, creating a thin, even layer that covers most of the tortilla. Repeat for all taco shells. Sprinkle salt to taste over the ground beef on each prepared tortilla.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Cook the Tacos: Heat a large skillet or griddle over high heat with a small amount of oil. Once hot, carefully place the tortillas, meat-side down, into the hot skillet. Cook over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the ground beef is cooked through and crispy. The beef should have a nice crust.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Melt the Cheese: Flip each taco to cook the tortilla side. Immediately place one slice of cheddar cheese on top of the cooked meat side of each taco. Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy and golden. Remove the tacos from the skillet and place them on a cooling rack to prevent them from getting soggy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Assemble the Tacos: Take the cooked tacos with melted cheddar cheese. Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared In-N-Out Sauce over the melted cheese on each taco. Add additional caramelized onions on top of the sauce, if desired. Top each taco with the chopped lettuce. Fold the taco in half to serve and enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
In-N-Out Smash Burger Tacos
For the In-N-Out Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sweet relish
- 3 tablespoons caramelized onions
- salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Tacos
- 1 pound ground beef, 80% lean, 20% fat
- 10 mini taco shells
- 10 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- salt, to taste
- oil, for the skillet, as needed
- caramelized onions, for topping, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the In-N-Out Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sweet relish, 3 tablespoons of caramelized onions, salt (to taste), black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix all ingredients well until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Ground Beef and Taco Shells: Lay out the 10 mini taco shells on a clean surface. Divide the ground beef into 10 equal portions (approximately 1 1/2 to 2 ounces each). Take one portion of ground beef and place it in the center of a mini taco shell. Using your hands, gently press down and spread the ground beef evenly over the surface of the tortilla, creating a thin, even layer that covers most of the tortilla. Repeat for all taco shells. Sprinkle salt to taste over the ground beef on each prepared tortilla.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Cook the Tacos: Heat a large skillet or griddle over high heat with a small amount of oil. Once hot, carefully place the tortillas, meat-side down, into the hot skillet. Cook over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the ground beef is cooked through and crispy. The beef should have a nice crust.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Melt the Cheese: Flip each taco to cook the tortilla side. Immediately place one slice of cheddar cheese on top of the cooked meat side of each taco. Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy and golden. Remove the tacos from the skillet and place them on a cooling rack to prevent them from getting soggy.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Assemble the Tacos: Take the cooked tacos with melted cheddar cheese. Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared In-N-Out Sauce over the melted cheese on each taco. Add additional caramelized onions on top of the sauce, if desired. Top each taco with the chopped lettuce. Fold the taco in half to serve and enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 5 min