Smash Burger Tacos With Burger Sauce

smash burger tacos laid out with burger toppings.

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Smash Burger Tacos With Burger Sauce

These Smash Burger Tacos are crispy, cheesy and packed with all the flavors of a classic burger in taco form! They're so easy to make, ready in under 30 minutes, and perfect for customizing with all your favorite burger toppings.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, tex mex

Diet: Halal

Skill Level: Intermediate

Servings: servings

Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

Smash Burger Tacos:

1 pound lean ground beef
5 small Corn or flour tortillas
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar

Toppings:

1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce
1 small red onion very thinly sliced
2/3 cup freshly diced tomatoes
1/2 cup Baby Pickles halved

Burger Sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon gherkin pickle brine or pickle relish
Kosher salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, mix 1 pound lean ground beef with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
For the burger sauce: In a small bowl, stir together ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon gherkin pickle brine or pickle relish and a pinch of Kosher salt & black pepper. Set aside.
Take a small handful of seasoned beef and press a thin layer directly onto one side of each of the 5 tortillas (about 2–3 tbsp per tortilla).
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Cooking one by one, place tortillas, meat side down, into the pan. Press lightly with a spatula and cook 3–4 minutes until the meat is browned and crispy.
Flip the tacos so the tortilla side is down and immediately sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar over the cooked meat.
Cook 1 more minute until cheese melts and tortilla crisps slightly.
Remove from the pan and add toppings (1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce, 1 small red onion, 2/3 cup freshly diced tomatoes, and 1/2 cup Baby Pickles), plus a drizzle of burger sauce.
Fold and enjoy while hot and crispy.

Notes

Gluten-free: Use gluten-free corn tortillas. Make sure that your taco seasoning is also gluten-free.

Different protein: You can use ground chicken or turkey in place of the beef mince.

Storage: Store leftover tacos (without the toppings or burger sauce) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The burger sauce can be stored separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Reheating: Place in a warm skillet over a medium heat, meat side facing up, and cover with a lid. Heat until warmed through then serve with the toppings and sauce.

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