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Easy Smash Burger Tacos Recipe

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These Easy Smash Burger Tacos combine the juicy, crispy texture of smash burgers with flavorful taco toppings for a quick and satisfying meal. With a homemade tangy burger sauce and melty provolone or muenster cheese, these tacos deliver a delicious twist on a classic burger perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

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

Toppings:

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Chopped white onion
  • Dill pickle chips

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

  1. Prepare the Burger Sauce: Add all burger sauce ingredients—mayonnaise, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard, minced bread & butter pickles, pickle brine, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce—to a bowl and whisk until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use; the sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance.
  2. Season and Form the Beef Balls: In a small bowl, mix kosher salt and fresh black pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the top and bottom of the ground beef log or chunk. Divide the meat into six 2 1/2 ounce balls, handling gently to avoid toughening the beef. Place balls on a plate and refrigerate until the cooking surface is hot.
  3. Preheat the Flat Top Grill: Turn your flat top grill to high heat without oil or grease. Allow it to become extremely hot—hotter than you might expect—as this is key to achieving a crispy, juicy crust on the beef.
  4. Place Beef Balls and Tortillas: Place each beef ball onto the hot flat top grill, then immediately place a six-inch flour tortilla directly on top of each ball.
  5. Smash the Beef: Using a smashing tool or heavy spatula, press down firmly on each tortilla to flatten the beef as thin as possible. Let the patties cook for 1 minute undisturbed. Smash them firmly again to release some fat, allowing the edges to cook in it. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes without moving.
  6. Check and Flip for Crispiness: Use a stiff steel spatula to scrape under a burger to check for a browned, crispy crust. If not crispy enough, increase grill temperature but it should already be very hot. Once crispy, flip the smash burger tacos onto their tortilla side and cook about 2 more minutes so the tortilla crisps up. Top each with a slice of cheese to melt during this time.
  7. Assemble and Serve: Remove the tacos from the grill. Add a generous spoonful of burger sauce, then top with shredded lettuce, chopped onion, and dill pickle chips. Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy, flavorful smash burger tacos!

Notes

  • Use flour tortillas for best results as they absorb the beef juices and help the meat stick.
  • Handle the beef gently when forming balls to avoid tough burgers.
  • The flat top must be extremely hot to get proper crispiness on the smash burger.
  • You can prepare the burger sauce a few days in advance to save time.
  • Cheese melts nicely on the warm, crispy tortilla—use muenster or provolone for best flavor.
  • Freshly cracked black pepper adds essential seasoning, don’t skimp on it.

Keywords: smash burger tacos, quick dinner, easy tacos, ground beef tacos, crispy burger tacos

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