Description
A delightful blend of diner-style smash burgers and tacos, these Smash Burger Tacos offer crisp, caramelized beef encased in soft tortillas, making for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flour tortillas (6 inches)
- 1 pound lean ground beef (80/20)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- Dill pickle chips
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and loosely roll each into a ball. Lightly season each ball with salt and pepper.
- Lay a tortilla flat on your work surface. Spread one portion of beef thinly and evenly over the center of the tortilla, leaving a small rim.
- Heat a non-stick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat.
- Place the tortilla meat-side down in the skillet. Press gently with a spatula to flatten more and encourage browning. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until browned and crispy.
- Flip the tortilla so the meat-side is up, and lay a slice of cheese over the cooked meat. Cook another 1–3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Transfer the taco to a plate and repeat with the remaining tortillas and beef.
- Assemble: top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced onion, and dill pickle chips. Add any sauce liked and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with crispy sides like crinkle-cut fries. Store components separately for best results and reheat beef thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: tacos, smash burgers, quick dinner, easy recipe, family meal