Description
A quick and delicious combination of juicy smashed burgers and crispy tacos, perfect for a fun weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20) (Juicy and flavorful when smashed thin.)
- 8 pieces small flour tortillas (Street taco size works best.)
- 8 slices American cheese (Melt the smoothest; can use other cheeses as well.)
- to taste salt and pepper (For seasoning the beef.)
- pickles, lettuce, onion, tomato (Toppings according to preference.)
- 1/2 cup burger sauce (Homemade or store-bought.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your skillet over medium high heat for a couple of minutes.
- Portion the beef into small balls, about 2 to 2.5 ounces each.
Cooking
- Press one beef ball onto a tortilla and flatten it with your fingers.
- Put the tortilla in the hot pan, beef side down, and smash hard with a spatula for about 10 seconds. Add salt and pepper.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges look browned and the beef releases easily.
- Scrape and flip so the tortilla is now on the pan.
- Add cheese right away and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until the tortilla crisps and the cheese melts.
- Remove from heat, top with sauce and desired toppings, fold, and eat immediately.
Notes
These tacos are best enjoyed fresh. For meal prep, mix the sauce and prepare toppings in advance. Store beef and tortillas separately for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex