Smash Burger Tacos
Delicious tacos filled with juicy smashed beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings for a unique twist on traditional tacos.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 8 pieces Taco shells
- 1 cup Cheese (cheddar or American) Shredded
- 1 cup Lettuce Chopped
- 1 medium Tomato Diced
- 1 small Onion Sliced
- ¼ cup Pickles Sliced
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
- 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Form the ground beef into loose balls and smash them onto the skillet with a spatula.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy, then flip and add cheese on top to melt.
- Warm the taco shells in another skillet or the microwave.
Assembly
- Assemble tacos with smashed burgers, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Use a cast-iron skillet for the best sear. For variations, substitute ground beef for turkey or plant-based meat, and consider adding different sauces for extra flavor.