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Easy Smash Burger Tacos Recipe

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Easy Smash Burger Tacos are a quick and delicious twist on classic tacos, featuring thin, crispy smashed beef patties cooked on a piping hot flat top grill, topped with melty cheese, fresh toppings, and a tangy homemade burger sauce. Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner or casual gathering, these tacos combine the juicy flavor of smash burgers with the convenience of handheld tacos.

Ingredients

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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

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

Toppings

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Chopped white onion
  • Dill pickle chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Burger Sauce: Add all burger sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until fully combined. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to use; it can be made up to 3 days in advance.
  2. Season and Shape Beef: Mix the kosher salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Evenly distribute this seasoning over the top and bottom of the ground beef. Divide the beef into six 2 1/2 ounce balls, rolling gently to avoid toughening the meat. Place each ball on a plate and refrigerate until the flat top grill is preheated.
  3. Preheat Flat Top Grill: Turn the flat top grill to high heat without adding grease, and allow it to become very hot—hotter than you expect. This high temperature is crucial for achieving crispy, juicy beef patties.
  4. Place Beef and Tortillas: Place each beef ball on the hot flat top and immediately set a six-inch flour tortilla on top of each ball.
  5. Smash the Patties: Using a smashing tool, press down very firmly onto each tortilla to smash the meat as thinly as possible. Let the patties cook for 1 minute, then press down again to squeeze out some fat, allowing the edges to cook in the rendered fat. Let them cook undisturbed for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Because the patties are very thin, this cooking time ensures they are cooked through.
  6. Check and Flip Patties: Use a stiff steel spatula to scrape underneath a burger and check for a brown and crispy crust. If not crispy, increase the grill temperature. When browned and crispy, flip each smash burger taco onto its tortilla side, and let cook for about 2 minutes to crisp the tortilla. Top with a slice of cheese so it melts during this time.
  7. Assemble and Serve: Remove the cooked smash burger tacos from the grill. Add a generous amount of the prepared burger sauce and top with shredded lettuce, chopped white onion, and dill pickle chips. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use flour tortillas rather than corn tortillas, as flour tortillas absorb the meat’s juices better and help the meat stick.
  • Handle the ground beef gently and avoid overworking it to keep patties tender.
  • Make sure the flat top grill is extremely hot to achieve the signature crispy edges and bottom crust of a smash burger.
  • The smashing tool and stiff steel spatula are key tools for proper forming and flipping of the patties.
  • The burger sauce can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to three days.

Keywords: smash burger tacos, quick tacos, easy dinner, smashed beef patties, homemade burger sauce, flat top grill tacos

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