Smash Burger Tacos

Ingredients

• ground beef (80/20)1 lb
• small corn tortillas8
• American cheese slices, halved4 slices
• dill pickle chips1/2 cup
• shredded iceberg lettuce1 cup
• tomato, diced1 medium
• yellow onion, finely diced1/4 cup
• mayonnaise1/4 cup
• ketchup2 tablespoons
• yellow mustard1 tablespoon
• Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon
• garlic powder1/2 teaspoon
• smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon
• salt1 teaspoon
• black pepper1/2 teaspoon
• vegetable oil2 tablespoons

Directions

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   Step 1: Make the burger sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth. Set aside.

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   Step 2: Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 2 ounces each). Roll each portion into a ball. Season all sides generously with salt and black pepper.

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   Step 3: Heat a large cast-iron skillet or flat griddle over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Working in batches, place a tortilla in the skillet, then immediately put a beef ball on top of the tortilla. Using a heavy spatula or burger press, firmly smash the beef ball down onto the tortilla, spreading it into a thin, even layer that extends slightly beyond the tortilla edges.

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   Step 4: Cook for 2–3 minutes until the beef is deeply browned and crispy around the edges. Flip the entire tortilla with the smashed patty attached. Immediately place half a slice of American cheese on the beef. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the beef is cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining tortillas and beef.

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   Step 5: To assemble, spoon about 1 tablespoon of burger sauce onto each smash burger taco. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, finely diced onion, and a few dill pickle chips.

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   Step 6: Serve immediately while hot and crispy. For extra drama, squeeze a little more burger sauce on top and sprinkle with a pinch of smoked paprika. Enjoy these handheld beauties with extra napkins!