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Crispy smash burger taco on a rustic plate
ChefMaster Emily

Smash Burger Tacos

This viral Smash Burger Tacos recipe brings the best of burgers and tacos into one delicious, crispy, cheesy fusion dish—perfect for fast dinners, parties, or satisfying your late-night cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Smash Burger Taco Base
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 preferred
  • 4 small flour tortillas
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese or shredded cheddar
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced dill pickles
  • 1/4 cup burger sauce ketchup, mayo, mustard blend
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil or butter for frying

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula or Burger Press

Method
 

  1. Prepare toppings: shred lettuce, dice tomatoes, and slice pickles. Set aside cheese and burger sauce.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Place a small ball of ground beef on a tortilla, season with salt and pepper, and press thin using a spatula or burger press.
  3. Place beef-side down in the skillet and cook until beef is browned and edges are crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Flip to crisp the tortilla side, top with cheddar cheese, and let melt while cooking another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Remove from skillet and top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and burger sauce.
  6. Fold in half and serve immediately. Repeat for remaining tacos.

Notes

Tips: use a burger press for thinner beef, and warm tortillas before smashing. Customize with different cheeses or spicy sauces. Store toppings and cooked beef separately for best reheating results.