Description
These Smash Burger Tacos offer a delicious twist on classic tacos by using smashed ground beef cooked directly on tortillas, topped with melted American cheese, crisp lettuce, diced onions, and dill pickle chips for a flavorful, quick, and easy meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
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For the Tacos
- 4 flour tortillas (6 inches)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
- 4 slices American cheese (or preferred cheese)
- 1 small onion, diced
- Dill pickle chips
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- Divide the beef: Separate the ground beef into 4 equal portions to ensure evenly sized tacos.
- Season and spread: Spread one portion of the ground beef evenly over each tortilla, seasoning the meat with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Heat the skillet: Place a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the neutral oil, allowing it to heat up before cooking.
- Cook meat on tortillas: Place each tortilla meat-side down in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the beef is browned and the underside is golden and slightly crispy.
- Flip and melt cheese: Carefully flip each tortilla, add a slice of American cheese on top of the cooked beef, and cook for an additional 1 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Repeat cooking: Remove the cooked tacos from the skillet and repeat the process for the remaining portions of beef and tortillas.
- Assemble tacos: Top each cooked tortilla with your choice of sauce, shredded iceberg lettuce, diced onions, and dill pickle chips for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Using lean ground beef helps reduce excess grease during cooking.
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a spicy sauce when assembling.
- Substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Make sure the skillet is properly heated before adding the tortillas for the best crust development.
- These tacos are best served immediately while warm and the cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Smash Burger Tacos, ground beef tacos, easy dinner tacos, melted cheese tacos, quick tacos recipe
