Viral Smashburger Tacos
The ultimate Friday mashup is here! Why choose between burger night and taco night when you can have the best of both worlds? These Smashburger Tacos went massively viral for a reason they are crispy, juicy, and incredibly easy to make for a weekend kickoff.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 8 slices American cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup diced white onions
- 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
- Burger Sauce: 1/4 cup mayo, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp sweet relish, 1 tsp mustard.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Prep the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, ketchup, relish, and mustard. Set aside.
- Smash: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Take a golf-ball-sized portion of ground beef and press it flat onto a flour tortilla, spreading it completely to the edges. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook: Place the tortilla meat-side down onto the hot skillet. Smash it flat with a spatula. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef develops a crispy brown crust.
- Melt & Assemble: Flip the taco over (tortilla side down). Immediately place a slice of American cheese on the hot beef. Let it melt for 30 seconds, then remove from the pan. Top with lettuce, onions, pickles, and a generous drizzle of your burger sauce. Fold and enjoy!
Secret Tip: Spread the raw meat entirely past the edges of the tortilla before cooking it shrinks in the pan, and this ensures you get those ultra-crispy, caramelized beef edges!