Description
Smash Burger Tacos combine the best of both worlds—a juicy, crispy-edged smash burger cooked right on a flour tortilla, topped with melted cheese and diced onions, all folded into a delicious taco shape. This quick and flavorful recipe offers a fun twist perfect for burger and taco lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1/2 pound ground beef
Tortillas & Cheese
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 4 slices cheese (cheddar or American recommended)
Vegetables & Seasoning
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons seasoning blend (e.g., salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder)
Other
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Quick sauce (optional): mayo and hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Divide the ground beef into 4 loose balls to ensure even cooking and easy smashing.
- Heat the skillet: Place a cast-iron skillet over high heat until it is blazing hot. This high heat is crucial for achieving crispy edges on the beef.
- Start cooking on tortilla: Lay one small flour tortilla flat in the skillet, then place a beef ball on top of it.
- Smash the beef: Using a spatula, press down firmly on the beef ball to flatten it thinly against the tortilla, maximizing contact and crispiness.
- Season immediately: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the seasoning blend evenly over the smashed beef to infuse flavor right from the start.
- Cook beef and tortilla: Let cook for 2-3 minutes without moving, allowing the beef edges and tortilla to crisp up beautifully.
- Flip and add cheese: Carefully flip the entire tortilla and meat over, then place a slice of cheese immediately on the cooked beef side.
- Melt the cheese: Allow the cheese to melt completely while the other side cooks, enhancing flavor and texture.
- Add onion topping: Remove the taco from the skillet and top with diced onions for freshness and crunch.
- Fold and serve: Fold the tortilla with the beef, cheese, and onions into a taco shape. Serve immediately with an optional quick sauce made from mayo and hot sauce for an extra kick.
Notes
- Using a cast-iron skillet is key to achieving the crispy edges that make this taco special.
- Adjust seasoning blend to your preferred spice profile.
- The quick sauce adds creaminess and heat but can be omitted or substituted as desired.
- Serve immediately for best texture—crispy and melty.
