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Juicy Smash Burger Tacos Recipe

Juicy Smash Burger Tacos Recipe

Crispy, juicy, and loaded with melty cheese, these smash burger tacos combine the best of burgers and tacos in one irresistible bite. Perfect for busy weeknights, game nights, or when you just can’t decide what you’re craving. Fast, fun, and packed with bold flavor, this recipe delivers serious comfort food vibes with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ground beef 80/20 – 1 lb
  • Small flour tortillas – 8 pieces
  • Salt – 1 tsp
  • Black pepper – ½ tsp
  • Garlic powder – ½ tsp
  • Cheddar or American cheese slices – 8 slices
  • Shredded lettuce – 1 cup
  • Diced tomatoes – 1 cup
  • Pickles – sliced
  • Red onion – thinly sliced
  • Burger sauce – ½ cup mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice mixed

Method
 

  1. Divide ground beef into small balls and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high until hot.
  3. Place a tortilla in the skillet, add a beef ball on top, and smash thinly with a spatula.
  4. Sprinkle with garlic powder and cook 2–3 minutes until crispy.
  5. Flip tortilla so beef side faces up and cook another 1–2 minutes.
  6. Add cheese and allow it to melt.
  7. Remove from pan, top with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onion, and burger sauce.
  8. Fold like a taco and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use a hot skillet for crispy edges.
  • Do not overwork the beef for juicier results.
  • Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
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