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Smash Burger Tacos

Smash Burger Tacos Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp dill pickle juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Dill pickle chips, for serving
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce (optional)
  • Finely diced white onion (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Divide beef into 4 equal balls and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Place one tortilla in the pan, top with a beef ball, and smash flat with a spatula. Cook 2 minutes.
  4. Flip the tortilla so the meat side is down, top with a slice of cheese, and cook 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and beef is browned. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining tortillas.
  5. Top each taco with burger sauce, pickles, and any desired extras. Fold and serve immediately.

Notes

If you want a head start, mix the sauce and portion the beef a few hours ahead and keep them in the fridge. Leftover sauce keeps for a week. These tacos are at their crispiest right out of the skillet, so assemble and eat them right away.