Smash Tacos
Liz Gibbs • March 25, 2026
Combine the best of both worlds! Burgers AND tacos!
Ingredients:
Burger Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
- 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
- 1 tsp. hot sauce
Smash Burger Tacos
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 6 (5") flour tortillas
- 2 tsp. store-bought or homemade burger seasoning
- Kosher salt
- 6 Tbsp. neutral oil, divided
- 6 slices American cheese, divided
- 18 thin bread-and-butter pickle slices
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 3 Tbsp. chopped yellow onion
- White sesame seeds, for serving
Directions
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Burger Sauce
Step 1 - In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, and hot sauce until combined.
Step 2 - Make Ahead: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover bowl and refrigerate.
Smash Burger Tacos
Step 1 - Divide beef into 6 portions about 2 1/2 ounces each. Top each tortilla with a portion of beef. Using a fork, flatten beef on top of tortilla into an even layer, leaving a 1/2" border. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon burger seasoning; season with a pinch of salt.
Step 2 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil and swirl pan to coat. Arrange 2 tacos beef side down and press into skillet to flatten with a sturdy spatula or burger press. Cook, undisturbed, until beef is browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip tacos, top each with a slice of cheese, and cook until cheese is slightly melty, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining 4 burger tacos.
Step 3 - Top each taco with burger sauce, pickles, lettuce, onion, and sesame seeds.
Easy, light and under 10 minutes to make!
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