Smash Burger Tacos (Print Version)
Crispy smashed beef patties with melted cheese and tangy burger sauce, folded into warm flour tortillas for a fast 30-minute dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ For the burger sauce
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1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 tablespoon dill pickle brine
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
→ For the smash patties
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 80/20
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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8 slices American cheese (or sharp cheddar)
→ For the tacos
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8 small flour tortillas (6-inch / 15 cm)
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1/2 cup diced white onion
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1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
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1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle brine, smoked paprika and garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Dice the onion, shred the lettuce and slice the pickles if needed. Set them near the stove for quick assembly later.
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Preheat a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until it is very hot, hot enough that a drop of water sizzles instantly on contact.
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Divide the beef into 8 equal balls, about 2 oz each. Place each ball on the hot pan and immediately smash it flat with a sturdy spatula. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes, until deeply browned and crisp at the edges.
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Flip each patty, lay a slice of cheese on top, and cook for about 1 more minute, until the cheese is melted and the beef is cooked through to a safe internal temperature.
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Warm each tortilla on the same hot pan for 20 to 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly toasted. Place a cheesy patty on each tortilla, spoon over the sauce, and top with onion, lettuce and pickles. Fold and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Makes 8 tacos, about 2 per serving.
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Best eaten right away while the crust is still crisp and the tortilla is warm.