The Viral Smash Burger Taco Recipe You Have to Try
If you haven’t tried a smash burger yet, you’re missing out. They’re quick, easy, and packed with flavor—no grill needed. This taco twist takes them to the next level. They come together fast, taste amazing, and are easy to tweak with your favorite toppings.
If the grill isn’t your strong suit, smash burger tacos are a great workaround. You still get all the flavor of a juicy burger, but without the hassle or mess. Plus, wrapping it in a taco shell makes it fun, easy to eat, and perfect for any time of day. It’s a no-stress meal that feels like comfort food but takes hardly any effort. Great for lunch, dinner, or even a casual get-together.
Crispy tortillas, juicy beef, and a tangy sauce come together to make one seriously good dinner. You can tweak the toppings, skip the sauce, or swap the cheese—whatever works for you. There’s no wrong way to make these. Here’s how to throw together these easy smashburger tacos.
Smash Burger Tacos
Cuisine: Lunch, DinnerDifficulty: Easy8
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minutesIngredients
- For Smash Burgers
1 lb ground beef
8 small flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preferred cooking oil for frying
Salt and pepper to taste
- For Burger Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup dill pickle relish
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp paprika powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
- For Toppings
1 cup chopped iceberg lettuce
1/4 cup chopped onions
Directions
- Make the smash burgers: Start by seasoning the ground beef with salt and pepper. Then, divide it into 8 equal portions and shape them into balls.
- Take each meatball and press it down onto a tortilla, using your fingers to flatten it out.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add a small amount of cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet with the meat side down. Use a spatula or another flat tool to press the beef down, creating a thin patty that covers most of the tortilla’s surface.
- Cook the burger on one side for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until the beef begins to brown. If desired, use the back of the spatula to press down on the burger to flatten it further.
- Flip the tortilla and burger over and immediately sprinkle a portion of shredded mozzarella cheese over the cooking beef patty.
- Cover the skillet with a lid to allow the cheese to melt and continue cooking for another 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until the burger is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the smash burger from the skillet and set it aside. Repeat this process with the remaining smash burger tacos.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, paprika powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully blended. Set the sauce aside.
- Assemble the Smash Burger Tacos: Sprinkle the chopped onions over the shredded iceberg lettuce.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce over the toppings. Adjust the sauce amount according to your taste.
- To assemble each taco, place a generous amount of shredded iceberg lettuce with onions on top of the burger.
- Fold the tortilla in half, creating a taco shape.
- Serve the smash burger tacos immediately and enjoy this clever twist of burgers and tacos!
