Smash Burger Tacos Recipe That Makes Crispy Juicy Tacos Fast
Crispy smash burger tacos made with juicy beef, melted cheese, creamy burger sauce, and crunchy toppings in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 tacos
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Flat Top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef, 80/20
1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 cracks fresh black pepper
6 flour tortillas
6 slices muenster or provolone cheese
Shredded lettuce
Chopped white onion
Dill pickle chips
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard
2 tablespoons minced bread and butter pickles
1 tablespoon pickle brine
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
1. Whisk all burger sauce ingredients together and refrigerate
2. Season ground beef with salt and pepper
3. Divide beef into 6 small balls
4. Preheat flat top or skillet until very hot
5. Place beef balls on hot surface
6. Top each beef ball with a tortilla
7. Smash firmly until very thin
8. Cook until crispy and browned
9. Flip onto tortilla side
10. Top with cheese and cook until melted
11. Add burger sauce, lettuce, onions, and pickles
12. Serve immediately
Notes
Use high heat for the crispiest beef edges
Flour tortillas work best for this recipe
Burger sauce can be prepared 3 days ahead