Smash Burger Tacos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Sauce
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 cup tomato ketchup
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1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
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1/2 teaspoon juice from pickles
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1 tablespoon minced dill pickles
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1/2 cup plain mayo
→ Smash Burger Tacos
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6 pieces of small flour tortillas, the street taco size
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1 pound of ground beef—go for an 80/20 ratio
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Shredded lettuce leaves
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Burger-style pickle slices
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
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6 slices of melty American cheese
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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(Optional) Thin rings of white onion
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(Optional) Cooked strips of crispy bacon
# Instructions:
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Stir together mayo, ketchup, minced pickles, pickle juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Make sure it’s blended well, then keep it to the side.
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Blend ground beef with the kosher salt and black pepper in a bowl. Shape the mix into 6 evenly sized balls and leave them ready for later.
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Have all your stuff ready to go—cheese slices, tortillas, lettuce, pickles, and optional extras like onions or bacon. Get this step done before cooking since things move fast.
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Heat a flat griddle on medium-high. Drop the meat balls onto the hot surface and smash them flat with a burger press for 15-20 seconds. Cook for 40 seconds, flip them, and immediately put a cheese slice on top. While that’s happening, toss the tortillas on to toast too. Cover everything with a lid and cook for 2 minutes. Flip tortillas one last time, then scoop patties onto them with a spatula. Move them to a plate.
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Stack lettuce, burger pickles, and burger sauce on each cheesy patty-tortilla combo. If you’re using extras like bacon or onions, throw those on too. Serve and enjoy right away.