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Maggie's Smash Burger Tacos

Crispy smash burger patties in warm tortillas with all the classic burger toppings. The viral recipe done the old-fashioned way, with real beef and a cast iron skillet.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword beef recipes, main dishes, smash burger tacos, weeknight dinners
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Maggie

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend works best
  • 8 small flour tortillas street taco size
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced

Special Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice

Instructions

  1. Divide the ground beef into 8 equal balls (about 2 oz each). Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it's smoking hot. Place a flour tortilla in the skillet. Set a beef ball on one half of the tortilla and smash it flat with a sturdy spatula or a mason jar lid pressed into a folded towel.
  3. Season the smashed patty with a pinch more salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy and lacy. Add a pinch of shredded cheese on top of the patty.
  4. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the patty. Press gently and cook another 30 seconds to crisp the outside. Flip and cook 30 seconds more. Remove to a plate.
  5. Repeat with remaining tortillas and beef balls. Work in batches — don't crowd the skillet.
  6. Open each taco and load it up with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, pickles, onion, and a drizzle of special sauce. Serve immediately while the edges are still crunchy.