Smash Burger Tacos

Instructions

Make The Sauce And Prep Your Workspace

In a small bowl add mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and dill pickle relish. Mix well with a spoon, then place in the refrigerator to chill.
½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1½ tablespoons dill pickle relish
Peel the cheese, then slice the cheese in half. Place the cheese next to the stove with a clean platter for the finished burgers. Prep any garnishes into bowls so they are ready, then set to the side. Once the burgers start cooking, things move fast!
4 slices American cheese sliced in half

Prepping The Smash Burgers

Place the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
1 pound lean ground beef, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Split the meat and roll into eight even balls.

Cooking The Smash Burger Tacos Without A Burger Press

See notes if you have a burger press

Place the ball of meat and a corn tortilla between two pieces of parchment paper. With a rolling pin or a large heavy can gently roll the meat flat until it fills the tortilla. Pushing too hard can cause the tortilla to split, so be gentle. If the meat extends past the tortilla, just add to a part of the tortilla not covered in meat. Repeat for each tortilla.
8 corn tortillas 5 inches

Some people prefer to press the meat evenly across each tortilla into a thin layer with their fingers. This method also works great!

Place a large skillet, flat top grill or electric skillet over medium high heat and spray with cooking spray. Once hot, place 1-2 tacos meat side down into the pan. There should be at least an inch between the tacos, you don’t want them to touch. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the meat is crispy and brown.
Flip so the tortilla is now down, and place half a piece of cheese over the meat. Cook on the tortilla side down for about 10-20 seconds so the cheese melts and the corn tortilla warms a little. Fold the taco in half immediately, and cook folded for a few seconds on each side. Then place on a clean platter covered with a paper towel or lid to help keep it warm. Continue working in batches, adding more cooking spray as needed until all tacos are cooked.
Serve with the sauce and all the toppings. I prefer to let everyone add their own. Enjoy!
lettuce, tomato, pickles

Notes

Cooking With A Burger Press

A burger press can be used to easily make these smash tacos! Place the meatball on the griddle. Place a corn tortilla over the meat, then gently press down with the burger press until the meat is flat and even under the tortilla. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the meat is crispy and brown, then flip the taco to the other side. Add the cheese and allow it to melt.

How Many Tacos Can I Cook At A Time?

You can cook as many tacos at a time as fit on your flat top grill or pan, but I recommend for your first taco cook just one so you can get the hang of it and adjust the heat as needed. The total cook time assumes your pan can fit at least 2-3 tacos at a time. The total cook time will vary depending on pan size.

Ingredients

For The Burger Sauce

For The Smash Burgers Tacos

Optional Toppings