Smashed Burger Tacos
Smashed Burger Tacos combine the best of smash burgers and tacos into one delicious and fun dish! It's no wonder these tacos are blowing up on social media; this viral smash burger tacos recipe features a burger patty with a cheese melt on a tortilla shell all topped with your favorite burger toppings!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 8 slices of American cheese
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce pickles, sauces.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Divide the meat mixture into equal portions and shape them into loose balls. Do 8 portions for smaller patties and do 4 portions for larger patties that will fit small flour tortillas.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Working in batches, place the meat balls on the hot surface, leaving space between each one.
- Using a spatula, firmly smash each meat ball into a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick.
- Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes on the first side, or until a nice brown crust forms. Flip the patties and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side, or until cooked through. Top each patty with cheese.
- Remove the patties from the skillet and let them rest on a plate.
- Warm the flour tortillas in the same skillet for about 30 seconds per side, or until lightly toasted. (If skillet is super greasy, wipe out with a paper towel first.)
- To assemble the tacos, place a smashed burger patty on each warm tortilla. Top patties with your choice of toppings such as lettuce, pickles, sauces.
Notes
Smashing the patty thin and using a hot cast iron skillet is crucial for Smash Burgers. This technique creates maximum contact with the hot surface, resulting in a crispy, flavorful crust while keeping the inside juicy.
*Make these smaller or larger depending on the size of your tortillas. I like to make smaller ones for the twins and use street taco tortillas!
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 658mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
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