A crispy, juicy, thin beef patties, melty American cheese, and all of the typical burger toppings are heaped onto a toasted flour tortilla to create the ultimate comfort food hybrid.
Of course, I had to add a standard burger sauce and sesame seeds to finish it all off. Continue reading for more smashburger taco tips and techniques.
INGREDIENTS FOR BURGER SAUCE:1/4 c. mayonnaise2 Tbsp. ketchup1 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish1 Tbsp. yellow mustard1 tsp. hot sauce
INGREDIENTS FOR SMASH BURGER TACOS:1 lb. ground beef6 (5") flour tortillas2 tsp. store-bought or homemade burger seasoningKosher salt6 Tbsp. neutral oil, divided6 slices American cheese, divided18 thin bread-and-butter pickle slices1 c. shredded iceberg lettuce3 Tbsp. chopped yellow onionWhite sesame seeds, for serving
Step 1: In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, and spicy sauce.
DIRECTIONS FOR BURGER SAUCE:
Step 2: Prepare sauce up to 3 days ahead of time. Cover the bowl and refrigerate.
Step 1: Cut beef into 6 chunks of 2 1/2 ounces each. Top each tortilla with a serving of steak. Using a fork, flatten the beef on top of the tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon hamburger seasoning and a pinch of salt.
DIRECTIONS FOR SMASH BURGER TACOS:
Step 2: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil and swirl to coat. Arrange two tacos, beef side down, in a skillet and flatten with a sturdy spatula or burger press.
Step 3: Cook until the steak is browned and cooked thoroughly, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip tacos, add a slice of cheese to each, and heat for another 1 minute, or until cheese is slightly melted. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining four hamburger tacos.
Step 4: Top each taco with burger sauce, pickles, lettuce, onion, and sesame seeds.