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Delicious easy smash burger tacos with toppings on a plate.

Easy Smash Burger Tacos

These easy smash burger tacos combine the best of both worlds: crispy smash burger patties cooked directly on tortillas, topped with classic burger fixings for a fun and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 8 count small flour tortillas
  • 8 slices American cheese slices
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup special burger sauce e.g., mayo, ketchup, relish mix
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large frying pan or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion; mix ingredients for special sauce if making homemade.
Cooking
  1. Divide ground beef into 8 equal portions and lightly form into loose balls.
  2. Heat a large frying pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Place a tortilla on the pan, then immediately place a beef ball on top.
  3. Using a spatula, firmly smash the beef ball flat onto the tortilla and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until browned, then flip the burger-tortilla combo and immediately place a slice of cheese on the hot patty.
  5. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and tortilla is crispy. Remove and top with lettuce, tomato, onion, and special sauce. Repeat for remaining tacos.

Notes

Customize your tacos with your favorite burger toppings like pickles, jalapeños, or a special sauce.