Cheeseburger Smacos
Cheeseburger Smacos
Ingredients
For the Cheeseburger Smacos
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 8 mini flour tortillas, 4-inch diameter
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
For the Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the special sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Stir well until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 2 ounces each). Season each portion with a pinch of salt and pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Once hot, place 4 of the mini flour tortillas in the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Immediately place one seasoned beef portion onto each tortilla. Using a sturdy spatula or a burger press, firmly smash the beef onto the tortilla, spreading it out to the edges. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the beef is browned and crispy on the bottom.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Flip each smaco. Immediately sprinkle about 1/2 ounce of shredded cheddar cheese over the cooked beef side of each smaco. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortilla is lightly golden and crispy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Transfer the cooked smacos to a plate. Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining vegetable oil, tortillas, beef, and cheese.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
To assemble each Cheeseburger Smaco, spread a generous amount of the special sauce onto the cheesy side of the cooked smaco. Top with shredded lettuce, diced red onion, and dill pickle slices.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Cheeseburger Smacos!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheeseburger Smacos
For the Cheeseburger Smacos
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 8 mini flour tortillas, 4-inch diameter
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
For the Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the special sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Stir well until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 2 ounces each). Season each portion with a pinch of salt and pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Once hot, place 4 of the mini flour tortillas in the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Immediately place one seasoned beef portion onto each tortilla. Using a sturdy spatula or a burger press, firmly smash the beef onto the tortilla, spreading it out to the edges. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the beef is browned and crispy on the bottom.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Flip each smaco. Immediately sprinkle about 1/2 ounce of shredded cheddar cheese over the cooked beef side of each smaco. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortilla is lightly golden and crispy.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Transfer the cooked smacos to a plate. Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining vegetable oil, tortillas, beef, and cheese.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
To assemble each Cheeseburger Smaco, spread a generous amount of the special sauce onto the cheesy side of the cooked smaco. Top with shredded lettuce, diced red onion, and dill pickle slices.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Cheeseburger Smacos!