Smash Burger Tacos
Smash Burger Tacos
Ingredients
For the Smash Burger Tacos
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 8 corn tortillas
- 8 slices American cheese
- 1 cup caramelized onions, pre-prepared
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil, such as vegetable or canola
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
For the Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is a uniform orange-pink color. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Patties: Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions. Take one portion of ground beef and place it in the center of a corn tortilla. Using your hands, firmly press the beef evenly across the entire surface of the tortilla, forming a thin patty that adheres to the tortilla. Season the raw beef generously with salt and black pepper. Repeat with the remaining beef and tortillas.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Cook the Patties: Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Once hot, carefully place 2-3 beef-covered tortillas into the pan, beef-side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the beef is browned and crispy and the tortilla is slightly toasted. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Melt the Cheese: Flip the tortillas so the meat side is facing up. Immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each hot beef patty. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey. Transfer the cooked smash burger tacos to a plate or parchment-lined surface. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding more cooking oil as needed.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Assemble the Tacos: Once all the smash burger tacos are cooked and the cheese is melted, it's time to assemble. Spoon a generous amount of the prepared special sauce over the melted cheese on each taco. Then, add a portion of the caramelized onions on top of the sauce. Finally, pile a mound of shredded lettuce over the onions.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve: Fold each tortilla in half like a taco and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy Smash Burger Tacos!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Smash Burger Tacos
Ingredients
For the Smash Burger Tacos
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 8 corn tortillas
- 8 slices American cheese
- 1 cup caramelized onions, pre-prepared
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil, such as vegetable or canola
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
For the Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is a uniform orange-pink color. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Patties: Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions. Take one portion of ground beef and place it in the center of a corn tortilla. Using your hands, firmly press the beef evenly across the entire surface of the tortilla, forming a thin patty that adheres to the tortilla. Season the raw beef generously with salt and black pepper. Repeat with the remaining beef and tortillas.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Cook the Patties: Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Once hot, carefully place 2-3 beef-covered tortillas into the pan, beef-side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the beef is browned and crispy and the tortilla is slightly toasted. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Melt the Cheese: Flip the tortillas so the meat side is facing up. Immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each hot beef patty. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey. Transfer the cooked smash burger tacos to a plate or parchment-lined surface. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding more cooking oil as needed.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Assemble the Tacos: Once all the smash burger tacos are cooked and the cheese is melted, it's time to assemble. Spoon a generous amount of the prepared special sauce over the melted cheese on each taco. Then, add a portion of the caramelized onions on top of the sauce. Finally, pile a mound of shredded lettuce over the onions.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve: Fold each tortilla in half like a taco and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy Smash Burger Tacos!