Smashed Cheeseburger Tacos
These Smashed Cheeseburger Tacos combine everything you love about a juicy smash burger and a crispy taco in one easy meal. Ground beef is smashed onto flour tortillas, seared until perfectly caramelized, topped with melty American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a creamy homemade burger sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this viral recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or game day
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- For the Tacos
- 1 pound 450g ground beef (80/20)
- 6 small flour tortillas 6-inch
- 6 slices American cheese
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 medium tomato diced
- ½ cup dill pickle slices
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Burger Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth. Refrigerate while preparing the tacos.
- Divide the ground beef into six equal portions. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Press each portion into a thin, even layer directly onto one side of each flour tortilla.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place the tortillas beef-side down and cook for 3–4 minutes until the beef develops a deep golden-brown crust. Flip carefully and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the tortilla is lightly crispy.
- Place one slice of American cheese on top of each beef patty. Cover the skillet for about 1 minute, or until the cheese is completely melted.
- Transfer the tacos to serving plates. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickle slices, and drizzle generously with the prepared burger sauce.
- Serve immediately while hot with French fries, potato chips, onion rings, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the juiciest smash burger flavor.
- Press the beef into a very thin layer for maximum caramelization.
- A cast-iron skillet or flat-top griddle gives the best crust.
- Prepare all toppings before cooking so you can assemble quickly.
- Freshly shredded lettuce adds the best crunch.
- American cheese melts the smoothest, but cheddar or Monterey Jack also work well.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest tortillas.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 23g
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 720mg
- Potassium: 340mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Vitamin A: 8% DV
- Vitamin C: 6% DV
- Calcium: 15% DV
- Iron: 18% DV