Smash Burger Tacos
About this recipe
Smash Burger Tacos are the ultimate mashup of two beloved comfort foods: burgers and tacos. This recipe combines crispy tortillas with juicy smashed beef patties, topped with a tangy sauce and fresh veggies, making it a perfect choice for your next taco night.
In this video by Blackstone Griddles, The Hungry Hussey shows you how to whip up these delicious tacos in just 30 minutes, ensuring they are both crispy and cheesy. The secret lies in the cooking method, which allows the beef fat to fry the tortillas, creating a unique texture and flavor.
Ingredient notes
- Use taco or fajita size tortillas for the best fit.
- For the ground beef, 80/20 ground chuck is recommended for the right balance of fat and flavor.
Tips from Blackstone Griddles's video
- Preheat your griddle to medium-high heat for optimal cooking.
- Form 2 to 3 oz balls of ground chuck for the patties, using a 1/4 cup to measure for consistency.
- Smash the tortillas down onto the meatballs with a spatula or burger smasher to ensure they fry properly.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Blackstone Griddles: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Make the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, sweet relish, and pickle brine until desired consistency is reached.
- 2
Prepare toppings: chop lettuce, tomato, and red onion.
- 3
Form 2 to 3 oz balls of ground chuck (use a 1/4 cup to measure).
- 4
Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat.
- 5
Place the meatballs on the griddle, ensuring enough space for tortillas.
- 6
Season the meatballs with your preferred seasoning.
- 7
Top each meatball with a tortilla and smash down using a spatula or burger smasher.
- 8
Cook until the tortillas are crispy and the meat is browned, then add a slice of American cheese on top of each.
- 9
Remove from the griddle and assemble the tacos with the sauce and toppings.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Inferred mustard quantity as '1 tbsp' from 'squirt'.
- Inferred 'to taste' quantities for lettuce, tomato, and onion based on common usage.
Credit where it's due: this recipe was transcribed from Blackstone Griddles's original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it's their dish.
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