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A handheld Smash Burger Taco showing the lacy charred beef edges and melted American cheese. (Smash Burger Tacos)
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Smash Burger Tacos: The Ultimate Crispy Tortilla Smash Burger Recipe

Experience the viral Smash Burger Tacos featuring crispy, lacy beef edges, melted American cheese, and a tangy signature sauce, all smashed onto a toasted flour tortilla for the ultimate handheld dinner experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Components
  • 1 lb 80/20 Ground Beef 450g
  • 8-10 small Flour Tortillas Street taco size
  • 8-10 slices Yellow American Cheese One per taco
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt 6g
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 3g
Fresh Toppings
  • 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce 150g, finely shredded
  • 1/2 cup White Onion Finely diced
  • 12 slices Crinkle-Cut Dill Pickles 3 per taco
Burger Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 120ml
  • 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard 30ml
  • 1 tbsp Ketchup 15ml
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika 5g

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Griddle or Skillet Essential for high-heat searing
  • 1 Heavy Metal Spatula Must have a sharp edge for scraping
  • 1 Burger Press Optional, to help smash the beef thin

Method
 

Prep and Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and smoked paprika until a creamy orange-pink color is achieved. Set aside.
  2. Divide the ground beef into 8-10 small balls (about 2oz/60g each). Do not overwork the meat.
The Smash Technique
  1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place a beef ball in the center and top with a flour tortilla. Press down firmly with a heavy spatula until the beef is thin and flat.
  2. Season the tortilla side with salt. Cook for 2 minutes until the beef edges peeking out are charred and lacy.
  3. Flip the taco so the tortilla is on the pan. Place a slice of American cheese on the beef and cover with a lid for 30 seconds to melt.
Assembly
  1. Remove from pan. The tortilla should be toasted with golden spots. Top with shredded lettuce, diced onions, crinkle-cut pickles, and a drizzle of sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalProtein: 16gFat: 22gFiber: 1g

Notes

Use 80/20 beef for the best crispy edges.
Ensure the pan is screaming hot before smashing.
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