Smash Burger Tacos (Printer-friendly)
Crispy beef patties smashed onto tortillas, topped with melted cheese and classic burger fixings for a fun hands-on meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Patties
01 -
02 -
03 -
04 -
05 -
→ Taco Shells and Cheese
06 -
07 -
→ Fresh Toppings
08 -
09 -
10 -
11 -
12 -
→ Cooking Oil
13 -
# How to Prepare:
01 - Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until evenly hot.
02 - Combine ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and divide into 8 equal balls (approximately 2 oz each).
03 - Lightly oil the heated skillet. Place one tortilla in the pan and immediately center a beef ball on top. Using a spatula or burger press, smash the beef flat until it spreads across most of the tortilla surface.
04 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the beef develops a browned crust and edges become crispy.
05 - Flip the taco so the beef side contacts the pan. Cook for 1 minute, then place a cheese slice on each. Cover with a lid or heatproof bowl for 30 seconds to melt the cheese completely.
06 - Continue the cooking process with remaining tortillas and beef portions until all tacos are prepared.
07 - Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, red onion, pickles, and burger sauce. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way crispy edges meet soft tortillas creates the most satisfying texture in every bite
- Everything cooks together so you get dinner ready in under 30 minutes with almost zero cleanup
- These are impossible to eat without smiling, and they turn regular weeknights into something worth talking about
02 -
- Work in batches and don't crowd the pan, or you'll end up steaming the meat instead of getting that beautiful crust
- Let the pan come back to temperature between batches for consistent results
03 -
- Use a flat spatula rather than a slotted one, you need that surface area to smash evenly
- If your tortillas are stiff, sprinkle a few drops of water on them before microwaving