Smash Burger Tacos
Make restaurant-quality smash Burger Tacos at home with this simple recipe. Juicy beef, crispy tortillas, and bold flavors—start cooking today!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 4 slices cheddar cheese or American cheese
- ¼ cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup sliced pickle
- ¼ cup burger sauce (mayo, ketchup, mustard mix)
- 1 tbsp butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat a griddle or large pan over medium-high heat.
- Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and flatten each into a thin patty.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place a tortilla on a clean surface and press a beef patty directly onto one side.
- Lay the tortilla-side up on the hot griddle and smash the beef patty down using a spatula.
- Cook for about 2–3 minutes until the edges are crispy, then flip.
- Place a slice of cheese on the cooked beef side and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from the griddle and top with shredded lettuce, diced onions, pickles, and burger sauce.
- Fold and serve immediately.
