Description
These Easy Smash Burger Tacos combine the crispy, juicy texture of smashed beef patties with melty cheese and a tangy burger sauce, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfectly seasoned and cooked on a hot flat top, these tacos deliver an irresistible combination of flavors and textures in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 fat percentage)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 cracks fresh black pepper
- 6 (six-inch) flour tortillas
- 6 slices muenster or provolone cheese
- Shredded lettuce, chopped white onion, and dill pickle chips for topping
Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 2 tablespoons minced bread & butter pickles
- 1 tablespoon pickle brine
- 10 cracks fresh black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Make the Burger Sauce: Add all burger sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to use; the sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance.
- Season and Shape the Beef: Mix the kosher salt and black pepper in a bowl. Evenly sprinkle this seasoning over all sides of the ground beef chunk or log. Divide the beef into 2 1/2 ounce balls, handling the meat gently to avoid toughening it. Place each ball on a plate and chill in the refrigerator until the cooking surface is ready.
- Preheat the Flat Top: Turn the flat top griddle on to high heat, ungreased. Allow it to become extremely hot—hotter than you think is necessary—to achieve the signature crispy crust on the burgers.
- Start Cooking the Smash Burgers: Place each beef ball on the hot flat top and immediately set a six-inch tortilla on top of each ball.
- Smash the Patties: Using a smashing tool, press down firmly on each tortilla to flatten the meat as thin as possible. Let the patties cook for 1 minute, then press down again to squeeze out some fat, allowing the edges to cook in it. Then, cook undisturbed for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Check for Crispness and Flip: Use a stiff steel spatula to carefully scrape underneath one patty to check for a browned and crispy crust. If not yet crispy, increase the heat as needed. Once ready, flip the smash burger tacos onto their tortilla side and cook for about 2 minutes more to crisp the tortilla. Add a slice of cheese on top to melt as the taco finishes cooking.
- Assemble and Serve: Remove the tacos from the flat top, top with the prepared burger sauce, shredded lettuce, chopped onion, and dill pickle chips. Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy, juicy smash burger tacos!
Notes
- Use flour tortillas as they absorb the meat juices better and help the patties stick.
- Less handling of the meat keeps patties tender.
- High heat on the cooking surface is essential for a crispy crust.
- Burger sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Press the patties thin to ensure quick cooking and maximum crispiness.
- Use a steel spatula for scraping and flipping the burgers for best results.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: smash burger tacos, crispy burger tacos, easy taco recipe, ground beef tacos, quick tacos, burger sauce, flat top cooking
