Smash Burger Tacos Fusion (Print-Friendly Version)
Tortilla tacos filled with juicy beef, melted cheese, lettuce, pickles and a creamy burger sauce.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Burger Sauce
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240 ml mayonnaise
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60 g pickle relish
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30 ml Dijon mustard
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5 g granulated sugar
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7 ml distilled white vinegar
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3 g paprika
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2 g onion powder
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2 g garlic powder
→ Tacos
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4 flour tortillas, 15 cm in diameter
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450 g lean ground beef
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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15 ml neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
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4 slices American cheese or preferred burger cheese
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1 small onion, diced
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Dill pickle chips, as needed
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Shredded iceberg lettuce, as needed
# How to Prepare:
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In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickle relish, Dijon mustard, sugar, vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly to a homogenous sauce. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
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Divide ground beef evenly into 4 portions. Set each portion aside.
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Place one tortilla on the work surface. Evenly press one portion of ground beef over the surface of the tortilla, ensuring complete coverage to the edges.
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Sprinkle the beef side generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brush with neutral oil. Lay the tortilla meat-side down onto the hot surface, pressing gently with a spatula to smash the beef into a thin layer.
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Cook for 2–3 minutes, allowing a golden crust to form on the beef. Carefully flip the tortilla, top the cooked beef with one slice of cheese, and cook an additional 1–3 minutes until the cheese begins to melt and the tortilla is crisp but not burnt.
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Transfer the taco to a plate and repeat the process for each remaining tortilla and beef portion.
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Spread a spoonful of prepared burger sauce on the cheese side of each taco. Top with shredded iceberg lettuce, diced onion, and dill pickle chips.
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Serve the smash burger tacos immediately while hot and crisp.
# Extra Tips:
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Prepare the burger sauce in advance for best flavor; refrigeration for 30–60 minutes allows ingredients to meld.
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Fajita-sized tortillas (15 cm) are ideal, but street taco tortillas can be used for smaller servings—adjusting meat portions accordingly.
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A griddle enables batch cooking; if using a standard skillet, cook in 1–2 taco batches.
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Leftover burger sauce should be refrigerated and consumed within 5 days.
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Cheese variety may be substituted per preference.