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A handheld smartphone photo of Smash Burger Tacos with crispy beef edges, melted yellow American cheese, and finely shredded iceberg lettuce.

Smash Burger Tacos: The Crispiest Viral Griddle Tortilla Burgers

These Smash Burger Tacos feature charred ground beef smashed onto soft flour tortillas, topped with melted American cheese, shredded lettuce, diced onions, pickles, and a signature creamy orange burger sauce. Perfect 20-minute viral dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Smash Burger Taco Ingredients
  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef 450g, divided into 8 balls
  • 8 small flour tortillas 6-inch/15cm size
  • 8 slices yellow American cheese
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce 150g, finely shredded
  • 1 small white onion small diced
  • 24 slices crinkle-cut dill pickles 3 per taco
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise 120ml
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard 30ml
  • 1 tbsp ketchup 15ml

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet or Griddle
  • 1 Heavy Burger Press or Large Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Divide ground beef into 8 equal portions (2 oz / 57g each). Roll into loose balls and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, mustard, ketchup, and minced pickles to create a creamy orange-pink sauce.
Cooking
  1. Place beef balls on a hot griddle. Place a tortilla on top and smash flat with a press. Cook for 2-3 minutes until beef is charred.
  2. Flip the taco. Add a slice of American cheese and cook for 1 minute until cheese is melted and tortilla is golden.
Assembly
  1. Remove from heat. Top with shredded lettuce, diced onions, 3 crinkle-cut pickles, and a drizzle of burger sauce.

Notes

Use 80/20 beef for the best char.
Do not use oil in the pan; let the beef fat do the work.