Description
These Smash Burger Tacos are a fun twist on classic tacos, featuring flavorful smashed beef patties, gooey cheese, and all the traditional burger fixings. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for a delicious weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing party dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tacos:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 6 slices American or cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1/4 cup burger sauce or thousand island dressing
- lettuce and tomato (optional)
- cooking spray or oil for griddle
Instructions
- Preheat the Griddle: Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the Beef: Divide the ground beef into 6 portions, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and shape into balls. Flatten each ball onto a tortilla.
- Cook the Tacos: Cook the beef-side down on the griddle, then flip and cook until beef is done. Top with cheese, let it melt, then add pickles, onions, sauce, lettuce, and tomato.
- Serve: Fold gently and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep toppings in advance due to quick cooking time.
- Use slider-sized tortillas or trim large ones.
- For a crispier shell, lightly toast tortillas before adding beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
