Smash Burger Tacos with Special Sauce

These Smash Burger Tacos with Special Sauce are made with crispy seasoned beef cooked onto flour tortillas, then topped with melted cheese, lettuce, onions, pickles, and a creamy homemade burger sauce for an easy family dinner.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Smash Burger Tacos with Special Sauce

Servings: servings

Calories: 366kcal

Author: Lois

Ingredients

For the Smash Burgers:

1 pound ground beef
salt and pepper to taste
8 small flour tortillas
½ cup shredded cheese
cooking oil to prevent sticking

For the Burger Sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup dill pickle relish
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder

For Toppings:

1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
¼ cup chopped onions

Instructions

Season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
Then divide it into 8 equal portions and shape them into balls.
Take each meatball and press it down onto a tortilla, using your fingers to flatten it out.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add a small amount of cooking oil to prevent sticking.
Place a tortilla in the skillet with the meat side down. Use a spatula or another flat tool to press the beef down, creating a thin patty that covers most of the tortilla's surface.
Cook the burger on one side for about 1 ½ to 2 minutes until the beef begins to brown. If desired, use the back of the spatula to press down on the burger to flatten it further.
Flip the tortilla and burger over and immediately sprinkle a portion of shredded mozzarella cheese over the cooking beef patty.
Cover the skillet with a lid to allow the cheese to melt and continue cooking for another 1 ½ to 2 minutes, or until the burger is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
Remove the smash burger from the skillet and set it aside. Repeat this process with the remaining smash burger tacos.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully blended. Set the sauce aside.
To assemble each taco, place a generous amount of shredded iceberg lettuce with onions on top of the burger.
Drizzle the prepared sauce over the toppings. Adjust the sauce amount according to your taste.
Fold the tortilla in half, creating a taco shape.
Serve the smash burger tacos immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Tips

Use a sturdy spatula or burger press to flatten the beef into a thin, even layer so the burgers cook quickly and develop crispy edges.
Cook the burgers over medium-high heat and avoid moving them too early so the beef has time to brown properly before flipping.
Add the cheese immediately after flipping so it melts while the tortilla finishes toasting underneath.

Storage & Make Ahead

Store leftover burger patties, toppings, and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat the burger patties in a skillet until warmed through and lightly crisp again.
The burger sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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