Description
Delicious Smash Burger Tacos with a creamy burger sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup mayo
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dill pickles, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 slices American cheese
- 6 small flour tortillas (street taco size)
- Shredded lettuce
- Burger pickles
- Crispy bacon (optional)
- Thinly sliced white onions (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Stir well and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide into 6 equal balls. Set aside.
- Have ready: tortillas, cheese slices, lettuce & pickles, burger sauce.
- Preheat flat-top griddle (or large skillet) to medium-high heat. Place beef balls on the hot surface. Using a burger press, press each ball firmly until very thin (15–20 seconds per patty). Let cook about 40 seconds. Flip patties and immediately add a slice of cheese. At the same time, place tortillas on the griddle to toast. Close lid (if using a griddle with cover) and cook about 2 minutes more. Flip tortillas so both sides are lightly toasted. Using a spatula, transfer each cheesy patty directly onto a toasted tortilla.
- Top each taco with shredded lettuce, burger sauce, and pickles. Add bacon or onions if desired. Serve immediately while hot and crispy!
Notes
- Testing showed that pressing raw beef directly onto tortillas caused soggy tortillas and uneven cooking. Cooking separately gives the best texture.
- You can use a large skillet — using two pans helps cook burgers and tortillas at the same time.
- Use a sturdy spatula and press with a heavy object (like a can). Patty paper helps prevent sticking but isn’t required.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Smash Burger Tacos, Burger Tacos, Taco Recipe