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Smash Burger Tacos

Juicy, flavorful smashed burgers crammed into crispy taco shells, topped with all your favorite fixings. A fun and quick mashup for dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Ground beef Use your desired fat content
  • 8 pieces Taco shells Crispy taco shells are best
  • 1 cup Cheese (cheddar or American) Shredded or sliced
  • 1 cup Lettuce Shredded
  • 1 medium Tomato Diced
  • 1 small Onion Diced
  • 1/2 cup Pickles Sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Form the ground beef into loose balls and smash them onto the skillet with a spatula.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy, then flip and add cheese on top to melt.
  5. Warm the taco shells in another skillet or the microwave.
  6. Assemble tacos with smashed burgers, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Don’t overwork the beef! Form loose balls for the perfect smash. Experiment with toppings and spices for added flavor. Double up the taco shells for extra support with liquid toppings.