Smashburger Tacos

49Min

8Servings

485Cal

MediumLevel

Kid friendly

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Equipment

Carbon steel griddle

Spatula

Mixing bowl

Mixing spoon

Cutting board

Serving plate

Lid or cover

Ingredients

Caramelized Onions

yellow onions (diced)

2 piece

salt

2 tsp

butter

1 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

Burger Sauce

mayonnaise

1 cup

ketchup

3 tbsp

Dijon mustard

1 tbsp

pickle juice

2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp

paprika

1 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

onion powder

1 tsp

black pepper

1 tsp

Tacos

ground beef (20% fat)

450 g

flour tortillas (small)

10 piece

cheddar cheese

10 slice

romaine lettuce (shredded)

200 g

pickles

100 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

Caramelize the onions

Slowly cook onions with butter and olive oil until deeply golden and jammy.

25 minLow heattimer 25 min

Add a splash of water every 15 minutes to prevent burning and enhance caramelization

Prepare burger sauce

Mix all burger sauce ingredients until smooth and refrigerate.

5 min

Refrigerate sauce until ready to serve for best flavor

Prepare beef and tortillas

Roll beef into small balls and press firmly onto tortillas into a thin layer.

10 min

The beef will shrink significantly during cooking, so press to the edges

Cook the tacos

Place tacos meat-side down on hot griddle and cook until deeply browned and crispy.

4 minHigh heattimer 4 min

Press gently for a good sear and do not move during cooking

Add cheese and finish

Flip tacos, top with cheddar cheese and cover until melted.

2 minMedium heattimer 2 min

Cover to help cheese melt evenly

Assemble and serve

Top with burger sauce, caramelized onions, lettuce, and pickles.

3 min

Original recipe

YouTubeRecipe by Ben Chelin

Storage

Fridge: 2 days

Reheat: Microwave 1-2 minutes or reheat on griddle

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

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