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Smashed Cheeseburger Tacos Recipe

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Smashed Cheeseburger Tacos combine the juicy, crispy goodness of smashed burgers with the convenience and fun of tacos. Ground beef is flattened thin onto flour tortillas, cooked until crispy, and topped with melted cheddar cheese and your favorite fresh toppings. Optionally, a tangy Big Mac-style sauce adds an extra layer of flavor, making these tacos a delicious and unique twist on classic cheeseburgers.

Ingredients

For the Burger Tacos

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 6 taco size flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Seasoning of choice (such as salt, pepper, garlic powder)
  • Oil for greasing the cooking surface (about 2 tbsp)

Optional Big Mac Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 2 tbsp pickle relish

Toppings

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Tomato, sliced or diced
  • Pickles, sliced

Instructions

  1. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish to create the optional Big Mac sauce. You can skip this step or substitute with your favorite burger condiments.
  2. Preheat Cooking Surface: Heat a Blackstone griddle, cast iron skillet, or regular pan over medium-high heat until hot and ready for cooking.
  3. Prepare Ground Beef: Divide the raw ground beef into six equal portions. Place each portion on top of a flour tortilla and smash down evenly to cover the entire surface, creating a thin layer of meat. Sprinkle your chosen seasoning over the beef.
  4. Grease the Pan: Lightly coat your cooking surface with oil to prevent sticking. Approximately 2 tablespoons of oil were used on a Blackstone griddle in this recipe—adjust as needed depending on your pan and beef fat content.
  5. Cook Beef Side Down: Place the tortillas beef-side down onto the hot cooking surface. Cook for about 2 minutes, allowing the beef to sear and the tortillas to start crisping.
  6. Flip and Add Cheese: Flip the tortillas; immediately sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the cooked beef side. Continue cooking for another 1 to 3 minutes until the tortillas are crisp and the beef reaches your preferred doneness. Keep a close eye to avoid burning, as tortillas can crisp quickly.
  7. Remove and Assemble: Take the tacos off the heat. Add your desired toppings such as shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles. Fold the tacos and enjoy warm.

Notes

  • The thinly smashed beef cooks quickly through both sides, so there’s no concern with raw beef on the tortillas.
  • Smashing the beef to the edges of the tortillas is recommended as the meat shrinks during cooking.
  • A Blackstone griddle or cast iron skillet is ideal for getting crispy edges due to high heat; non-stick pans work in a pinch.
  • Corn tortillas can be used but may not hold together as well as flour tortillas.
  • Any type of cheese works; shredded cheese melts faster than sliced. Covering the tacos briefly while cooking can speed cheese melting.
  • Leftovers reheat well in an air fryer at 390°F for about 5 minutes, maintaining crispness.
  • Try substituting ground sausage for a breakfast taco variation, topped with scrambled eggs and salsa.

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