Smashburger Tacos
v1.0A 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.
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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
Divide beef into 8 loose portions and place one portion on each tortilla.
⏱ 5 min
- 2
Press the beef across each tortilla in a thin even layer, leaving a small border.
⏱ 5 min
- 3
Heat the griddle over medium-high heat. Place tortillas beef side down and season with salt and pepper.
⏱ 1 min
- 4
Cook until the beef is browned and reaches 160 F. Flip and add cheese to the hot beef side.
⏱ 4 min
- 5
Let the tortilla side toast for another minute, then transfer to plates.
⏱ 1 min
- 6
Top with lettuce, pickles, and burger sauce. Fold and serve right away.
⏱ 2 min
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