Description
Sizzling smash burger tacos blend Mexican street fare with American diner classics. Crispy beef patties, melted cheese, and zesty toppings create an irresistible fusion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 6 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
- 6 slices american cheese
- shredded lettuce
- minced onion
- dill pickles
- burger sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Thoroughly mix ground beef with seasonings, forming six compact meat balls to ensure uniform cooking and robust flavor profile.
- Skillet Preparation: Heat a heavy-duty skillet to maximum temperature, creating an intensely hot surface for optimal caramelization and crispy edges.
- Smash Technique: Place a meat ball onto the scorching skillet, immediately press a soft tortilla on top with firm, even pressure to transform the ball into an ultra-thin, crispy-edged patty that fuses meat and tortilla.
- Cooking Process: Sear the patty for approximately 90 seconds until a deep golden-brown crust develops, then carefully flip the tortilla-encased patty to reveal a perfectly caramelized surface.
- Cheese Integration: Drape a slice of cheese over the hot patty, allowing it to melt and create a luxurious coating that melds with the meat during final cooking moments.
- Flavor Layering: Adorn the smash burger taco with crisp lettuce, sharp minced onions, tangy pickle slivers, and a generous swirl of zesty burger sauce to maximize flavor complexity and textural contrast.
- Serving Presentation: Fold the crisp tortillas into a convenient handheld format, showcasing the harmonious blend of textures and delivering an immediate, mouthwatering culinary experience.
Notes
- Master Meat Preparation: Form six uniform, compact meat balls by gently kneading ground beef with seasoning to ensure even cooking and consistent flavor throughout.
- Achieve Scorching Heat: Use a heavy-duty skillet at maximum temperature to create a perfect searing surface that guarantees crispy, caramelized meat edges.
- Perfect Smash Technique: Press the meat ball with a tortilla using firm, even pressure to create an ultra-thin patty with crispy edges, transforming the traditional burger approach.
- Optimize Final Touches: Add cheese immediately after searing, then top with fresh garnishes like crisp lettuce, minced onions, and zesty burger sauce to elevate the overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg