Tortilla Burgers (Smash Burger Tacos)

 

Tortilla Burgers (Smash Burger Tacos)

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)

8 small flour tortillas

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

8 slices American or cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded lettuce

1 cup diced tomatoes

1/2 cup sliced pickles

1/4 cup diced red onion

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the special sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

1 tablespoon pickle relish

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Salt to taste

Directions:

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, sugar, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions and gently flatten each into a thin patty slightly larger than the tortillas.

Season both sides of each patty with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.

Place a tortilla in the skillet, then immediately place a beef patty on top and press firmly with a spatula to smash it into the tortilla.

Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef is deeply browned and crispy on the edges.

Flip the tortilla-burger and place a slice of cheese on the beef. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the tortilla is lightly crisp and the cheese is melted.

Remove from the skillet and top with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and a drizzle of special sauce.

Fold in half like a taco and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4