Animal Style Smashed Burger Tortillas are a low-carb copycat of the fast-food classic, featuring thin, crispy beef patties smashed directly onto tortillas and topped with caramelized onions, melted cheese, and tangy burger sauce for a mess-friendly handheld meal.
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In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix to combine.
Divide the beef into four equal portions and form them into thin patties.
Place a low-carb tortilla on top of each patty and gently press down to spread the meat evenly across the tortilla.
Spread a thin layer of mustard over the surface of the beef on each tortilla.
To make the caramelized onions, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and a pinch of salt.
Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned and caramelized. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar and cook for another minute. Set aside.
To make the sauce, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, white vinegar, and sweet pickle relish in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir until well combined.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place a tortilla burger meat-side down in the hot skillet. Press down firmly with a spatula and cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef is browned.
Flip the tortilla burger, place a slice of American cheese on the patty, and cover with a lid for about 30-60 seconds to melt the cheese.
Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining tortilla burgers.
Assemble by topping with lettuce, sliced tomatoes, caramelized onions, and a generous drizzle of the sauce.
Store assembled tortillas in an airtight container for up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes. Best eaten fresh.
Yes, regular flour or corn tortillas work fine. Low-carb versions simply reduce carbohydrates if that's a dietary goal.
Cook the beef directly on the tortilla over medium-high heat so it adheres slightly to the surface. Let it set for 1–2 minutes before flipping or adding toppings.
Dice onions finely and cook in butter over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add balsamic vinegar in the last minute for depth.
Yes, mix mayonnaise and mustard up to 2 days in advance and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Makes 4 smashed burger tortillas. Each serving is one tortilla-based burger with one 4 oz beef patty.
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