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Smash Burger Tacos: The Ultimate Viral Recipe

This easy viral Smash Burger Tacos recipe delivers juicy, cheesy burgers smashed onto crispy tortillas. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner, complete with a secret homemade burger sauce and all your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 8 small flour tortillas taco size
  • 8 slices American cheese
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil for cooking
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup finely diced white onion
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle slices

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Griddle
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Instructions
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (2 oz each). Place one ball of beef in the center of a tortilla and press it into a very thin, even layer covering the tortilla.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place tacos beef-side down and season the tortilla. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef is browned. Flip, top with a slice of cheese, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is melted.
  4. Remove from the skillet, fold in half, and fill with shredded lettuce, diced onion, pickles, and a generous drizzle of the burger sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: Get your pan nice and hot before starting to ensure a crispy crust on the beef.
Tip 2: Press the beef as thinly as possible for the best texture and quickest cooking time.
Tip 3: Have all your toppings prepped and ready to go as the cooking process is very fast.
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