Smash Burger Tacos Flavor (Printable)

Tender beef on soft tortillas with cheese, fresh toppings, and a tangy sauce for quick, flavorful meals.

# Ingredient List:

→ Taco Base

01 - 4 flour tortillas (6-inch)
02 - 1 pound lean ground beef
03 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
04 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil
05 - 4 slices American cheese

→ Fresh Toppings

06 - 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
07 - 1/4 cup diced onion
08 - 8 to 12 dill pickle chips

→ Burger Sauce

09 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
11 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
15 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
16 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

# Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, Dijon mustard, sugar, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth. Set aside.
02 - Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions of approximately 4 ounces each. Place each portion onto a flour tortilla and press to flatten, spreading the beef thinly and evenly across one side of each tortilla.
03 - Season the beef side of each tortilla generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and brush lightly with neutral oil.
05 - Place tortillas beef-side down into the heated skillet. Press gently with a spatula to ensure proper contact. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the beef is well-seared and deeply browned.
06 - Flip each taco so the tortilla side is down. Immediately place one slice of cheese on top of the seared beef. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and the tortilla is warmed through.
07 - Remove finished tacos from the skillet and repeat the searing and melting process with any remaining tacos.
08 - Spread a spoonful of burger sauce on each taco. Top with shredded lettuce, diced onion, and dill pickle chips. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in 20 minutes, which means weeknight dinners don't have to be boring or stressful.
  • The smashed beef gets those crispy, caramelized edges that fast food can't replicate, but homemade tastes infinitely better.
  • Everyone assembles their own with favorite toppings, so picky eaters and adventurous ones sit at the same table happy.
02 -
  • Don't use the leanest ground beef available, because you need that fat to create the beautiful caramelized crust that makes this dish special.
  • Press the beef down during cooking with steady, gentle pressure, not aggressive smashing, or you'll squeeze out all the flavorful juices and end up with a dry puck.
  • Flip and cheese immediately, because cheese needs heat to melt properly and adding it to the still-hot beef ensures a smooth, gooey coating.
03 -
  • Keep your skillet at medium-high heat consistently, because temperature drops can result in steamed beef instead of seared beef.
  • Divide your beef portions before you start cooking so you're not scrambling to measure when the skillet is hot and ready.
  • If cooking for more than four people, work in batches rather than crowding the skillet, which drops the temperature and ruins your sear.
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