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Smash Burger Tacos

🇺🇸 United States

Servings: 8 Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Total: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 tsp sweet dill relish
  • 2 tsp grated white onion with juice
  • 1/2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20 or 75/25)
  • 8 flour tortillas (6-inch)
  • 1 1/4 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 slices American cheese
  • shredded iceberg lettuce
  • pickles
  • diced white onion
  • diced tomatoes (optional)

Steps

  1. Combine mayonnaise, relish, grated onion, vinegar, paprika, onion powder, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until smooth, then chill until ready to serve.
  2. Divide ground beef into 3 oz portions, handling gently to keep the meat tender.
  3. Place one beef portion on each tortilla and spread it thinly and evenly to the edges using your fingers.
  4. Season the beef patties evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
  5. Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle to about 400°F (high heat).
  6. Place each tortilla meat-side down on the hot skillet.
  7. Press firmly with a burger press or heavy pot for about 1 minute, until the meat is caramelized on the bottom.
  8. While still pressing, unwrap a cheese slice, then remove the press.
  9. Flip the tortilla and add a cheese slice on top of the meat. Cook 1-2 minutes more until the tortilla is crispy and golden, and the meat reaches at least 160°F internally.
  10. Transfer to a plate and top with burger sauce, shredded lettuce, pickles, and diced onion.
  11. Repeat with remaining tortillas and beef, maintaining pan temperature at 400°F. Serve immediately.

Notes

Diced tomatoes are optional. Other seasonings can be added to the beef as long as they don't contain salt.

Source: www.hungryhuy.com