Savory Smashed Burger Tacos 🌮
These savory smashed burger tacos combine the best of both worlds – juicy, crispy smashed burger patties pressed onto tortillas, loaded with fresh toppings, and drizzled with a secret burger sauce. A quick and easy weeknight meal that's bursting with flavor!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Cast Iron Pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Quick Burger Sauce
- 0.5 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (low sugar option if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Burger Tacos
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor and texture)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 small flour tortillas (street-size, for perfect crispiness)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive oil for a healthier touch), divided
For the Fresh Toppings
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Combine the light mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
- In another bowl, gently combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix just enough to combine, then divide the seasoned beef into 8 equal, small portions.
- Lay your small flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Take one portion of the seasoned beef and press it thinly onto one side of each tortilla, spreading it right to the edges.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (or olive oil) in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat until it shimmers. Carefully place a few tacos (don't overcrowd the pan!) into the hot skillet, beef-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes, gently pressing down with a spatula, until the beef is fully cooked, deeply browned, and wonderfully crispy.
- Flip the tacos so the tortilla side is now down. Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the cooked beef on each taco. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the tortilla turns golden and crisp, and the cheese is perfectly melted and bubbly.
- Carefully remove the finished tacos from the skillet. If you have more tacos to cook, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil as needed and repeat the cooking process. Finally, load up each warm taco with fresh shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced green onions. Finish with a generous drizzle of your prepared Big Mac-style sauce and serve right away for maximum deliciousness!
Notes
These savory smashed burger tacos are a quick and easy weeknight meal that combines the best of burgers and tacos! Feel free to customize your toppings with your favorite veggies or sauces.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 423 kcal
Total Carbs: 20g
Net Carbs: 18g
Fats: 29g
Protein: 20g
Calories: 423 kcal
Total Carbs: 20g
Net Carbs: 18g
Fats: 29g
Protein: 20g
