Description
Smash Burger Tacos offer a mouthwatering fusion of juicy, seasoned beef and soft tortillas, creating a delightful twist on traditional tacos. Picture perfectly smashed patties melting under layers of gooey cheese, fresh veggies, and zesty condiments—all wrapped in a warm tortilla. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, leaving your guests craving more after every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 4 soft flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- ½ cup pickles (dill or bread-and-butter)
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, or taco sauce) to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop lettuce and tomatoes; grate cheese.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef in portions and smash each portion with a spatula until browned on one side. Flip and cook until done (3-4 minutes).
- Add sliced onions to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Top each patty with shredded cheese and cover to melt.
- Warm tortillas in another pan or over an open flame.
- Assemble tacos by layering burgers on tortillas followed by onions, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and desired condiments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg