Smashburger Tacos
Lucky Squirrel

Smashburger Tacos

Crispy smashburger tacos with caramelized onions, melty cheese and the ultimate burger sauce

Crispy smashburger tacos with caramelized onions, melty cheese and the ultimate burger sauce. A fun twist on classic burgers using a carbon steel griddle for perfectly seared, thin beef patties.

48Min
4Servings
720Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendly
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Equipment

carbon steel griddle
spatula
mixing bowl
whisk
cutting board
lid
serving plate

Ingredients

Caramelized Onions

yellow onions (diced)

2 piece

salt

2 tsp

butter

1 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

Burger Sauce

mayonnaise

240 ml

ketchup

3 tbsp

Dijon mustard

1 tbsp

pickle juice

2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp

caramelized onions

2 tbsp

paprika

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

1 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

onion powder

1 tsp

Tacos

ground beef

450 g

flour tortillas

10 piece

cheddar cheese

10 slice

romaine lettuce (shredded)

100 g

pickles (sliced)

50 g

seasoning salt

2 tsp

paprika

1 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

onion powder

1 tsp

black pepper

1 tsp

neutral oil

2 tbsp

Instructions

1

Caramelize the Onions

Cook diced onions slowly with butter and olive oil until deeply golden and jammy.

25 min120°Ctimer 25 min
Add a splash of water every 15 minutes to prevent burning and help onions caramelize evenly
2

Make the Burger Sauce

Mix all burger sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.

5 min
3

Prepare the Beef Patties

Roll ground beef into small balls and press each ball firmly onto a tortilla into a thin layer.

10 min
4

Cook the Tacos

Cook the tacos meat-side down on a hot griddle until deeply browned and crispy.

4 min200°Ctimer 4 min
5

Add Cheese and Finish

Flip the tacos, top with cheddar cheese, and cover until cheese melts and tortilla is lightly toasted.

2 min180°Ctimer 2 min
6

Assemble and Serve

Top with burger sauce, caramelized onions, lettuce, and optional pickles. Serve immediately.

2 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Griddle or skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes

Best enjoyed fresh. Sauce can be stored separately for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

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