Juicy Smash Burger Tacos on Toasted Tortillas
Craving something crispy, cheesy, and wildly delicious? These Smash Burger Tacos are IT! Think juicy smash burger patties nestled on toasted tortillas with a dreamy burger sauce—ready in minutes and made for sharing. 🙌
🕒 Prep Time: 20 min
🔥 Cook Time: 2 min
⏳ Total Time: 22 min
🍴 Yield: 6 tacos
🍽️ Ingredients
Burger Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 tsp pickle juice
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
Smash Burger Tacos:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 6 slices American cheese
- 6 flour tortillas (street taco size)
- Shredded lettuce
- Burger pickles
- Optional toppings: bacon, thin-sliced white onions
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Make Burger Sauce 🥣
Combine all burger sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside. - Prep the Burger Balls 🍔
Mix ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into 6 equal-sized balls. Set aside. - Prep Toppings 🔪
Get your tortillas, cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, and optional toppings ready. Have everything prepped—it cooks fast! - Cook Patties + Toast Tortillas 🔥
Preheat a flat top griddle (or large skillet) to medium-high. Place beef balls down, press with burger press until very flat (15–20 sec each). Cook 40 sec, flip, then add cheese slices.At the same time, place tortillas on the griddle. Close lid and cook for ~2 minutes. Flip tortillas.Place each cooked patty onto a toasted tortilla and transfer to plate. - Assemble Tacos 🌮
Add shredded lettuce, burger sauce, and pickles to each taco. Add bacon and onion if using. Serve hot and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- Burger Press Hack: No press? Use a wide spatula + canned good to flatten.
- Double Skillet: Use one skillet for patties and one for tortillas to save time.
- Storage: Store burger sauce in fridge up to 5 days in an airtight container.
📊 Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 taco | 405 | 25.4g | 31.9g | 19.1g | — | 4.2g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
Smash Burger Tacos with Creamy Burger Sauce
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 tacos 1x
Description
Juicy smash burger patties on toasted tortillas with a creamy, tangy burger sauce and classic toppings. Ready in 20 minutes and insanely craveable!
Ingredients
Burger Sauce:
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles
1/2 tsp pickle juice
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp rice vinegar
Smash Burger Tacos:
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
6 slices American cheese
6 flour tortillas (street taco size)
Shredded lettuce
Burger pickles
Optional toppings: bacon, white onion
Instructions
1. Make burger sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Stir and set aside.
2. Mix ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide into 6 balls.
3. Preheat flat top griddle to medium-high heat.
4. Place burger balls on griddle and smash flat with a press (15–20 seconds each).
5. Let cook for 40 seconds, flip, and add cheese.
6. Place tortillas on the griddle at the same time. Close lid and cook for ~2 minutes.
7. Flip tortillas. Transfer patties to tortillas.
8. Top with shredded lettuce, burger sauce, and pickles. Add optional bacon or onions if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
No burger press? Use a spatula and a can to press patties.
Try using two pans—one for patties, one for tortillas—for faster cooking.
Burger sauce can be made ahead and stored for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Blackstone
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 4.2 g
- Sodium: 1247.8 mg
- Fat: 19.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.9 g
- Protein: 25.4 g
- Cholesterol: 57.8 mg
