Easy Smash Burger Tacos: A Culinary Revolution
Combine the best of smash burgers and tacos with this fast and flavorful recipe. Thinly seared ground beef is pressed onto warm tortillas and served with tangy toppings for a satisfying and creative weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 6 tacos
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sear
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Ground beef 1 lb (454g)
Tortillas 6 large (corn or flour)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/4 cup
Pickles, sliced 1/4 cup
Custom burger sauce 2 tablespoons (mayo mixed with ketchup and a dash of hot sauce)
Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot
Place tortillas in the skillet and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
Top each tortilla with an equal portion of ground beef (about 2 oz per taco)
Use a spatula to gently press the beef into a thin patty directly onto the tortilla
Season with salt and black pepper immediately after pressing
Cook for 3-4 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms
Flip the patty using the spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the bottom is crisp and the meat is cooked through
Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top and let it melt for 1 minute
Remove from heat and add sliced pickles and a dollop of custom burger sauce to each taco
Notes
Use a high-fat blend like 80/20 ground beef for the best results
Make sure the skillet is hot before pressing the meat to achieve a good sear
You can use any tortilla type你喜欢, but flour tortillas provide a soft yet sturdy structure