Can I prepare the smash burger meat in advance?

Yes, you can season and roll the ground beef into balls ahead of time, but keep the raw meat in a sealed container in the fridge until just before ready to serve. For best results, smash and cook the patties right before serving to maintain their crispy edges.

Are smash burgers healthier than regular burgers?

Smash burgers can have less fat as they are thinner and cooked quickly, but nutritional content depends largely on the beef fat percentage and toppings used. A single tortilla also has fewer calories and carbs than a typical burger bun. Of course this varies depending on the type of buns and the size of the tortillas.

Can I use tortillas other than flour for these tacos?

Absolutely, corn tortillas or other varieties can be great options depending on your texture and dietary preferences.

Is it necessary to use cheese in burger tacos?

Cheese on top of the beef adds creaminess and flavor, but you can omit it or substitute with dairy-free alternatives if you prefer.

Easy Viral Smash Burger Tacos

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Easy Viral Smash Burger Tacos

Recipe by Rose Atwater

Smash Burger Tacos – the ultimate combo of crispy smashed beef patties, melted cheese, and all your favorite burger toppings, wrapped in a warm, crispy tortilla. It’s a quick, crave-worthy twist on two classics you’ll want to make again and again!

Total Time18 minutes
Yield6 1x

Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
6 (6-inch) flourtortillas
6 slices of regular or white American cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil for cooking
Chopped lettuce for topping
Sliced tomato for topping
Pickles for topping
Sliced red onions for topping

Sauce Ingredients:

3 tablespoons sweet relish
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Pinch of black pepper

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Instructions

Divide the ground beef into six equal-sized balls (2.5-3 ounces each) and place one on each tortilla.
Season each ball with salt and pepper. Refrigerate the balls while you make the sauce.
To make the smash burger sauce, add all the sauce ingredients to a small bowl and mix until well combined. Store in the fridge in a small bowl or a squeeze bottle.
Place a ball of the meat mixture on the hot skillet or griddle, with a tortilla centered on top. Press down firmly with a hamburger press or large spatula until the beef patty is about 1/2 inch thick.
Cook for about two minutes. Reduce to medium heat if the edges of the tortilla begin to burn.
Flip the tortilla over and cook the opposite tortilla side for about one minute, or until the meat is cooked through. These cook quickly because they are so thin, so watch the tortilla to keep from burning it.
Transfer the burger to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and immediately place a slice of cheese on the hot burger to melt.
Repeat steps 5-7 until all the burgers are prepared.
Top each thin patty with your favorite toppings; I recommend lettuce, pickles, onions, and tomatoes.
Drizzle the homemade burger sauce generously over each taco burger and serve immediately.