Description
These smashed burger tacos are a quick, flavorful dinner option featuring crispy, juicy burger patties served in warm tortillas with cheese, pickles, and spicy mayo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
- 8 small soft corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100g)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
- Hot sauce (for mixing with mayo, about 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Preheat your cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes.
- Place ground beef in a mixing bowl, season generously with salt and pepper, and gently mix to combine without overworking.
- Divide the beef into 8 equal portions and loosely roll into balls.
- Place 2-3 balls on the hot skillet spaced apart. Using a metal spatula, press each ball down firmly until about 1/4-inch (6mm) thick. Hold pressure for 10 seconds to help it stick and crisp.
- Cook without moving for 2-3 minutes until edges are browned and crispy. Flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until done.
- While patties finish cooking, warm tortillas on the edge of the skillet or in a separate pan for about 2 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Mix mayonnaise with hot sauce to make spicy mayo.
- Assemble tacos by placing a smashed burger patty on each warm tortilla. Top with shredded cheddar, chopped onions, pickles, and a drizzle of spicy mayo. Add optional toppings like cilantro and lime wedges as desired.
Notes
Use a metal spatula for smashing to get crispy edges. Don’t overcrowd the pan to maintain high heat and crispiness. Warm tortillas gently to prevent tearing. Let patties rest briefly before assembling to keep juices inside. Spicy mayo is made by mixing 1/4 cup mayo with 1 tablespoon hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 11 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
Keywords: smashed burger tacos, quick dinner, ground beef tacos, crispy burger patties, easy taco recipe, meaty tacos