Smash burger tacos

Elevate your taco night with smash burger tacos, a delicious fusion that combines the best of burgers and tacos! Enjoy juicy smashed patties nestled in warm tortillas, topped with fresh ingredients like avocado, pickles, and cheese. Perfect for a fun meal at home, these tacos are easy to make, customizable for various diets, and sure to impress your family and friends. Click through for the full recipe and transform your dining experience with this tasty trend!

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

8 small corn or flour tortillas

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup pickles, sliced

1/2 cup diced tomatoes

1 avocado, diced

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup sour cream

Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Beef: In a bowl, season the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well but do not overwork the meat.

Cook the Patties: Preheat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Divide the seasoned ground beef into 8 equal portions.

Smash Them Down: Place each portion on the skillet, press down firmly with a spatula to flatten them to about 1/4 inch thick. Sear for about 2-3 minutes until a crust has formed, then flip and immediately top each patty with shredded cheddar cheese. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.

Warm the Tortillas: In a separate dry skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.

Assemble the Tacos: On each tortilla, place a smashed burger patty with melted cheese. Top with sliced pickles, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Finish with Sauce: Drizzle sour cream over the top and add hot sauce if desired for an extra kick.

Serve and Enjoy: Fold the tortillas over and serve immediately while hot.

Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 25 minutes | 4 servings