Print

Smashed Cheeseburger Tacos Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

5 from 54 reviews

Smashed Cheeseburger Tacos combine the juicy flavor of smashed beef patties with the convenience of tacos. Ground beef is thinly smashed onto flour tortillas, cooked crispy with melted cheddar cheese, and topped with fresh veggies and optional Big Mac sauce for a quick, satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Burger Tacos

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 6 taco size flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Seasoning of choice (such as salt, pepper, garlic powder)
  • Oil for greasing the cooking surface (about 2 tbsp, adjust as needed)

Optional Big Mac Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons pickle relish

Toppings

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomato
  • Pickles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish until smooth. This Big Mac-style sauce is optional but adds a tangy and creamy flavor to the tacos.
  2. Preheat the cooking surface: Heat a Blackstone griddle, cast iron skillet, or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Shape and season the beef: Divide the ground beef into six equal portions. On each flour tortilla, spread and smash one portion of beef thinly and evenly covering the entire tortilla surface. Sprinkle each with your chosen seasoning.
  4. Grease the pan: Lightly oil your cooking surface with about 2 tablespoons of oil, adjusting for your pan and beef fat content to prevent sticking and encourage crispiness.
  5. Cook beef side down: Place the tortillas onto the hot cooking surface, beef side down. Cook for approximately 2 minutes, allowing the beef to crisp and cook through.
  6. Flip and add cheese: Carefully flip each taco, then immediately top the cooked beef with shredded cheddar cheese. Continue cooking for 1 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts and the tortilla crisps to your liking. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
  7. Assemble the tacos: Remove from heat. Add your desired toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomato, pickles, and a drizzle of the optional Big Mac sauce. Fold and serve warm.

Notes

  • The beef cooks quickly when smashed thin, so don’t worry about the raw beef touching the tortillas—it will cook through on both sides fast.
  • Smash the beef all the way to the edges of the tortillas as the meat shrinks during cooking.
  • A Blackstone griddle or cast iron skillet is ideal for a hot, even cooking surface that yields crispy edges, but a non-stick pan works if needed.
  • Corn tortillas can be used but may be less sturdy than flour tortillas, so handle with care.
  • Shredded cheese melts faster than sliced cheese; covering the tacos with a lid in the final minute helps melt cheese more quickly.
  • Leftovers reheat well in an air fryer at 390°F for about 5 minutes, maintaining crispiness and flavor.

Keywords: smashed burgers, cheeseburger tacos, easy taco recipe, ground beef tacos, quick dinner, skillet tacos, homemade burger tacos

Find it online: https://hannahdelgado.com/smashed-cheeseburger-tacos-recipe/