Smash Burger Tacos
Ingredients:
Burger Sauce
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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2 Tbsp. ketchup
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1 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
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1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
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1 tsp. hot sauce
Smash Burger Tacos
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1 lb. ground beef
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6 (5") flour tortillas
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2 tsp. burger seasoning
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Kosher salt
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6 Tbsp. Canola or vegetable oil, divided
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6 slices American cheese, divided
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18 thin bread-and-butter pickle slices
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1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
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3 Tbsp. chopped yellow onion
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White sesame seeds, for serving
Instructions:
Burger Sauce
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In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, and hot sauce until combined.
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Cover bowl and refrigerate.
Smash Burger Tacos
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Divide beef into 6 portions. Top each tortilla with a portion of beef. Using a fork, flatten beef on top of tortilla into an even layer, leaving a 1/2" border. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon burger seasoning; season with a pinch of salt.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and swirl pan to coat. Arrange 2 tacos beef side down, and press into skillet to flatten with a sturdy spatula or burger press. Cook, undisturbed, until beef is browned and cooked through. Flip tacos, top each with a slice of cheese, and cook until cheese is slightly melty. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining 4 burger tacos.
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Top each taco with burger sauce, pickles, lettuce, onion, and sesame seeds.
Smash Burger Tacos combine the best of both worlds—crispy, seasoned beef smashed onto a tortilla, topped with melty cheese, tangy burger sauce, and classic fixings. It’s like your favorite cheeseburger got a taco-style upgrade!
Fun fact: Smashing ground beef helps it cook faster and enhances the Maillard reaction—this chemical reaction between amino acids and sugars creates that irresistible browned, umami-packed crust.
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