Description
Smash burger tacos combine all your favorite burger flavors with a crispy tortilla twist. Topped with melty cheese, Big Mac-style sauce, and classic toppings, they’re a must-try weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Burger Sauce / Big Mac Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons pickle relish
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
½ tablespoon white vinegar
1¼ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Tacos:
4 (6-inch) flour tortillas
1 pound lean ground beef
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
4 slices American cheese (or preferred burger cheese)
1 small onion, diced
Dill pickle chips
Shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
Prepare the burger sauce by mixing all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Chill for 30–60 minutes to develop flavor.
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions.
Place each tortilla on a clean surface and evenly press one portion of beef onto the tortilla’s surface. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil it.
Place the tortilla meat-side down onto the skillet. Press with a spatula to create a thin “smash” patty.
Cook for 2–3 minutes until a golden crust forms. Flip and immediately top with a slice of cheese.
Cook an additional 1–3 minutes until cheese melts and tortilla crisps.
Remove from heat and repeat with remaining tacos.
Assemble with burger sauce, diced onions, pickles, and shredded lettuce.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
The sauce tastes better when made ahead—let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
For mini tacos, use street taco-size tortillas and reduce meat portions accordingly (makes ~8 small tacos).
Customize with your favorite condiments or cheese.
A griddle makes cooking multiple tacos easier, but a skillet works too.
Store leftover sauce in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Tacos
- Method: Griddle / Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
