Smash Burger Tacos with Cheese, Pickles, and Tomatoes
Thin beef patties cooked separately, then tucked into warm tortillas with cheese and classic burger toppings.
Ingredients
For the Burgers
- 1 lb ground beef can substitute with turkey or chicken
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tacos
- 4 small tortillas soft tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or American
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup pickles
- Ketchup and mustard to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Divide the beef into four loose ¼-pound balls. Set out the cheese, onion, tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
- Heat a sturdy skillet over medium-high heat. Add two beef balls, press each into a thin patty, and season with salt and pepper; cook for about 3–4 minutes per side until browned and 160°F in the center, checking from the side with a thermometer. If substituting ground turkey or chicken, cook to 165°F.
- Repeat with the remaining two patties. Warm the tortillas in a separate dry pan or microwave until pliable and keep covered until assembly.
- Place one hot patty on each tortilla and add ¼ cup cheese to each. Divide the onion, tomatoes, and pickles among the tacos, add ketchup and mustard to taste, fold, and serve immediately.
Notes
- The 26-minute estimate allows two patty batches; thicker patties may take longer.
- Refrigerate patties and toppings separately within 2 hours; use cooked beef within 3–4 days.
- Reheat patties to 165°F, then assemble with warmed tortillas and cold toppings.