These Smash Burger Tacos are a delicious and innovative twist on traditional tacos, perfect for any food lover who craves a quick and easy meal with a gourmet touch. With perfectly seasoned beef smashed onto warm tortillas and topped with melted cheese and your favorite fixings, these tacos will surely be a hit at any gathering. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, they make for an irresistible meal.
Ingredients
For the Tacos:
🥩 1 pound ground beef (88% lean / 12% fat)
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Black Pepper
🌮 6 small tortillas
🧀 6 slices American cheese
🧅 Finely chopped onions (for topping)
🥒 Pickles (for topping)
🥬 Shredded lettuce (for topping)
For the Sauce:
🥄 1 cup mayonnaise
🍅 1/4 cup ketchup
🍯 2 tablespoons mustard
🥄 1 heaping tablespoon sweet relish
🥒 1/4 cup pickle juice
Instructions
1- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, sweet relish, and pickle juice.
- Mix until well combined and set aside.
2- Portion the Beef:
- Divide the ground beef into small, golf ball-sized portions.
- This helps ensure even cooking and perfect patty size for the tortillas.
3- Cook the Smash Burger Tacos:
- Preheat a nonstick skillet on high heat.
- Place a beef ball in the center of the skillet, seasoning it with salt and pepper.
- Place a tortilla on top of the beef ball. Using another pan or a burger press, smash the beef down firmly onto the tortilla, ensuring it's flattened thin.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bottom is crisp.
- Using a spatula, carefully flip the tortilla and burger over.
- Place a slice of American cheese on top of the patty. Allow the cheese to melt completely.
- Remove the taco from the skillet once the cheese melts, and repeat the process for the remaining beef portions.
4- Assemble and Serve:
- Top each taco with your favorite toppings: chopped onions, pickles, shredded lettuce, and the prepared sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Calories per Serving: Approximately 450 kcal
Equipment: Nonstick skillet, spatula, burger press (or another heavy pan)
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Proteins: 22g
- Fats: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure the skillet is hot before cooking to achieve the perfect crisp on the meat.
- For additional flavor, add a few drops of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
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