Smashburger Tacos

v1.0
by @folsominnovations
Main DishFusionLunchDinnerStovetopsmashburger tacosburger tacosviral tacosground beefNut-FreeHigh-Protein
4 servings
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 12 min

A crisp-edged burger patty smashed straight onto a tortilla, then folded with pickles, lettuce, cheese, and burger sauce. It is fast, messy, and built for weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef80/20 preferred
  • 8 small Flour tortillas
  • 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 4 slices American cheesehalved
  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup Dill pickleschopped
  • 1/2 cup Burger sauce

Equipment

  • Large griddle or cast iron skillet
  • Stiff metal spatula
  • Instant-read thermometer

Instructions

  1. 1

    Divide beef into 8 loose portions and place one portion on each tortilla.

    5 min

  2. 2

    Press the beef across each tortilla in a thin even layer, leaving a small border.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Heat the griddle over medium-high heat. Place tortillas beef side down and season with salt and pepper.

    1 min

  4. 4

    Cook until the beef is browned and reaches 160 F. Flip and add cheese to the hot beef side.

    4 min

  5. 5

    Let the tortilla side toast for another minute, then transfer to plates.

    1 min

  6. 6

    Top with lettuce, pickles, and burger sauce. Fold and serve right away.

    2 min