Smash burger tacos

Here’s a fun viral-style recipe: Smash Burger Tacos — juicy smashed beef patties cooked right on tortillas, topped with classic burger fixings.

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🌮 Smash Burger Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)

• 6 small flour tortillas (street taco size works great)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• 6 slices American cheese (or cheddar)

• ½ cup shredded lettuce

• 1 tomato, diced

• ¼ cup diced onion (or pickles, if preferred)

• Burger sauce (ketchup + mayo + mustard + relish mix, or ranch for variation)

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Instructions

1. Prep beef – Divide beef into 6 equal portions (about 2–3 oz each). Roll into balls.

2. Assemble raw tacos – Place each beef ball directly on top of a tortilla. Press lightly so it sticks.

3. Smash & cook – Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Place tortilla-side up, beef touching the pan. Smash beef flat with a spatula (thin layer covering most of tortilla). Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

4. Flip – Once beef is browned and crisp at edges (about 2–3 min), flip so tortilla touches the pan. Lay a slice of cheese on the beef side, cover briefly so it melts while tortilla gets golden.

5. Assemble – Remove from pan, top with lettuce, tomato, onion/pickles, and drizzle of burger sauce.

6. Serve immediately — best hot and crispy!

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✨ Tips & Variations

• Add jalapeños and pepper jack for a spicy version.

• Swap tortillas for mini pita bread if you want them thicker.

• For extra crunch, drizzle with Thousand Island or ranch dressing and top with crushed potato chips.

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Want me to also share a Big Mac–style version with shredded lettuce, special sauce, and pickles?