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Smash Burger Tacos: Ultimate Beefy Flavor Bomb Recipe!

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Experience the perfect fusion of smash burgers and tacos with these Smash Burger Tacos. Crispy-edged beef patties are pressed onto warm tortillas and loaded with all your favorite toppings for a fun and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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  • 80/20 ground beef
  • Small flour tortillas (about 6-inch)
  • American cheese slices
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooking oil (canola or grapeseed) or butter
  • Shredded crisp lettuce
  • Thinly sliced red onion
  • Dill pickle chips or relish
  • Ketchup
  • Yellow mustard
  • Diced fresh tomatoes
  • Pickled jalapeños
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Mayonnaise
  • Ketchup (for secret sauce)
  • Yellow mustard (for secret sauce)
  • Sweet pickle relish (for secret sauce)
  • Hot sauce (optional, for secret sauce)
  • Apple cider vinegar or pickle juice (for secret sauce)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Take your ground beef and gently form it into small, uniform balls, about 2-3 ounces each. Chop all your desired toppings: shred your lettuce, dice your tomatoes, thinly slice your onions, and get those pickles ready. Whisk together your secret sauce ingredients and set aside. Lay out your cheese slices and tortillas.
  2. Heat Your Pan: Place a heavy-bottomed cast-iron skillet or a flat-top griddle over high heat and let it preheat for 5-7 minutes until it's smoking slightly.
  3. First Taco Assembly & Smash: Add a thin layer of cooking oil or a small pat of butter to the hot pan. Place one small flour tortilla onto the hot surface. Immediately place one beef ball onto the center of the tortilla. Using a sturdy, flat metal spatula and a piece of parchment paper, press down firmly and evenly on the beef ball, smashing it onto the tortilla until thin. Season the smashed patty generously with salt and black pepper.
  4. Cook and Flip: Let the patty cook undisturbed for about 1.5 to 2 minutes until the edges crisp up. Carefully slide your spatula under the tortilla-patty unit and flip it over, beef-side up. Place a slice of American cheese over the hot patty and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until the cheese is melted.
  5. Load 'Em Up & Serve: Transfer the cheesy smash burger taco to a serving plate and load it up with your favorite toppings and a drizzle of secret sauce. Fold it up and serve immediately.
  6. Repeat: Continue cooking your smash burger tacos in batches, adding more oil to the pan as needed.

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Keywords: Use a dedicated burger press for easier smashing and even thickness. Ensure your cooking surface is extremely hot for the best crust. Customize toppings for a fun meal experience.

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