Easy Smash Burger Tacos
Smash Burger Tacos bring together the best of two favorite comfort foods—juicy, crispy-edged smash burgers and easy-to-eat handheld tacos. This fun recipe transforms dinner into something everyone will love, and you won’t believe how simple it is to make at home.
A smash burger gets its mouthwatering flavor from pressing a ball of seasoned ground beef onto a hot griddle or skillet. This “smashing” method creates a crispy crust while keeping the inside juicy and tender. For these tacos, that same technique is applied directly to a soft flour tortilla, so every bite is packed with savory burger goodness wrapped up taco-style.
Top each taco with melted mozzarella, a homemade tangy burger sauce, and crisp shredded lettuce with chopped onions. It’s a quick weeknight dinner or weekend crowd-pleaser that’s full of bold flavor and guaranteed smiles.
Smash Burger Tacos
Ingredients
Smash Burgers
- 1 pound ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small flour tortillas
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- Oil avocado oil is a great choice
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup dill pickle relish
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup chopped onions
Instructions
Make the Smash Burgers
- Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
- Press each meatball onto a tortilla, flattening it with your fingers.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat with a little oil.
- Place a tortilla meat-side down in the skillet. Press the beef down with a spatula to form a thin patty covering most of the tortilla.
- Cook for about 1½ to 2 minutes until it starts to brown. Press down again if needed.
- Flip the tortilla and burger over. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the skillet with a lid to help the cheese melt and cook for another 1½ to 2 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove and repeat with remaining burgers.
Prepare the Sauce
- Stir together mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth. Set aside.
Assemble the Tacos
- Combine chopped onions and shredded lettuce.
- Drizzle sauce over the toppings.
- Top each smash burger with lettuce and onions, then fold the tortilla in half to form a taco.
- Serve right away and dig in!
Notes
Melt Cheese Fast: Covering the skillet traps heat and melts the cheese perfectly.
Make It Yours: Try adding sliced tomatoes, pickles, or jalapeños for extra punch.
Refrigerate: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave. Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate and may vary based on the exact ingredients and brands used. It does not include variations in oil used or absorbed, or the specific tortillas you choose. Always check your own labels for the most accurate numbers.
Nutrition
How To Make Smash Burger Tacos
Make the Smash Burgers
- Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
- Press each meatball onto a tortilla, flattening it with your fingers.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat with a little oil.
- Place a tortilla meat-side down in the skillet. Press the beef down with a spatula to form a thin patty covering most of the tortilla.
- Cook for about 1½ to 2 minutes until it starts to brown. Press down again if needed.
- Flip the tortilla and burger over. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the skillet with a lid to help the cheese melt and cook for another 1½ to 2 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove and repeat with the remaining burgers.
Prepare the Sauce
Stir together mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth. Set aside.
Assemble the Tacos
- Combine chopped onions and shredded lettuce.
- Drizzle sauce over the toppings.
- Top each smash burger with lettuce and onions, then fold the tortilla in half to form a taco.
- Serve right away and dig in!
Trust me, once you smash your burgers into tacos, there’s no going back. Make a batch, devour ‘em, and come tell me how you’ll never look at a plain ol’ taco the same way again. I love tacos — you get it, right? Drop a comment below and let’s taco ‘bout it!
