13, 2023
How can you go wrong with a mashup of beef and tortilla?
Answer: You cannot.
This smashburger tacos recipe is an instant classic.
Some combinations are so perfect that theyve become timeless classics.
Who doesnt know peanut butter and jelly,macaroni and cheeseorchicken and waffles?
Yet the universe is vast and there are plenty of perfect flavor combinations still waiting to be discovered.
I realized this when I made this viral for smashburger tacos recipe.
Where has this combination of griddle-cooked burgers and tortillas been all my life?
What Is the Appeal of Smashburger Tacos?
Lauren Habermehl for Taste of Home
Is it the juicy, oozing beef patty?
Is it the crispy tortilla?
Is it the tangy sauce or the pickles?
Or is it some combination of everything, the satisfying sum of all parts?
Theyre a crowd-pleaserwe predict its going to be the summer of thesmashburgertaco.
So hop on board now.
Oh, and be sure you make the burger sauce, which tastes likeBig Mac sauce.
Always use flour tortillas, because theyre more absorbent and the meat sticks better.
verify you season your meat with salt and pepper.
Always use a flat top or a griddle.
Use a burger press, or a heavy spatula to smash the burgers.
While you’ve got the option to use any cheese, melty American is the way to go.
One note: Some commenters expressed concern that the tortilla side of the burger didnt get fully cooked.
One critical commenter even said, dude only cooked one side of the burger.
But these fears are unwarranted.
A tortilla is thin and the meat will cook through.
Get all the toppings ready.
Get your tortillas and pickles set.
Combine all the burger sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.
ensure to press down until its very thin.
Dont worry if the burger comes to the edge of the tortilla or is a little bigger.
Cook the burger for two to three minutes, until the meat is dark and crisp.
Top with a slice of American cheese and let melt.
Remove from the heat and top with lettuce, pickles, and burger sauce.
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