Smash Burger Tacos
These Smash Burger Tacos are based on the viral TikTok recipe plus lots of fun variations. You'll find gluten-free and dairy-free options +5 different flavors, so you'll never get bored with smash tacos. From In-N-Out style to chorizo plus Banh Mi and a Caesarroni Smash, these tacos have a little something for everyone!
Servings: 6 tacos
Calories: 581kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium onions 1/4" dice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 6 8-inch tortillas regular, gluten free, or almond flour
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15 or 80/20
- 12 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp sea salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups finely shredded lettuce romaine or iceberg
- 1.5 cups sliced tomatoes 2-3
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
Secret Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise I use avocado oil mayo
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish optional, can be omitted
- 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Start by sautéing the diced onions in the avocado oil over medium-low heat until caramelized, stirring as needed, about 30 minutes.
- While the onions cook, prep the rest of the smash burger taco ingredients, and stir together the secret sauce.
- When the onions are done, portion the ground beef into 6 pieces and smash it evenly onto each tortilla in a thin layer.
- Smear the mustard evenly over each taco and season with sea salt and pepper.
- Preheat a griddle, Blackstone griddle, or skillets over medium-high heat until shimmering. Make sure the surface is lightly oiled, then place the smash burger tacos meat side down.
- Let the tacos cook undisturbed until they loosen from the griddle and are easy to flip. Top each taco with 2 slices of cheddar cheese. Cover to melt. You can also place the tacos on a cookie sheet and melt the cheese in an oven preheated to 350ºF.
- Serve the tacos topped with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and secret sauce.
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Notes
Banh Mi: Use 1 pound of ground pork and season with sea salt and pepper. Toss 1 cup grated carrots + 1 cup slivered red onions with 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar & 1 tbsp maple syrup. Quarter and thinly slice 1 small cucumber. Cook the smash burgers as directed above and top each with 2 slices of white melting cheese like Jack or Havarti. Top with the quick pickled carrots and onions, plus chopped basil, cilantro, and green onion. Drizzle with my Sriracha Mayo.
Caesaroni: Use 1 pound Italian sausage mild or hot. Cook the smash burgers as directed above, then top 1 tbsp tomato basil sauce each, and 2 slices each Provolone cheese. Add 5-6 slices of pepperoni to each taco and cover to melt the cheese. Top each taco with about 1/2 cup of romaine tossed with Caesar Salad Dressing, sprinkle with 1 tbsp grated Parmesan, and chopped fresh basil.
Chorizo: Use 1 pound Mexican ground chorizo. Sauté 1 onion with 2 diced poblano peppers. When they are tender, add 1 cup of frozen or fresh corn and turn off the heat. Season with sea salt to taste. Cook the smash tacos as directed above. Melt 2 slices of Jack cheese over each taco and top with the poblano mixture. Serve with 1.5 cups diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, and sour cream.
Gyro: Use 1 pound of ground beef and mix it together with 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Cook the smash tacos as directed above and top with 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese. Serve with 1 small diced cucumber, 2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley. Make the Lemon Yogurt Sauce by mixing together 1/2 cup yogurt with 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and sea salt to taste. Drizzle over the smash tacos.
Nutrition
Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1318mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 4mg