Smash Burger Tacos (Skillet)

Name: Smash Burger Tacos (Skillet)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef ($5.93*); ¼ cup yellow onion (minced, (45g) $0.20); 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.02); ½ tsp salt ($0.02); ¼ tsp garlic powder ($0.02); ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.04); 6 small flour tortillas (taco size, $0.64); 1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04); 6 slices American cheese ($0.62); ½ cup iceberg lettuce (shredded, (40g) $0.23); ½ cup pickle chips (100g, $0.62); ¼ cup Thousand Island dressing ($0.39**)

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Smash Burger Tacos combine seasoned ground beef smashed flat in a skillet with crispy flour tortillas, melted cheese, and classic burger toppings for a fusion dish that's part burger, part taco.

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Total

30 min

Servings

6

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Instructions

1
Gather all your ingredients.
2
Mix ground beef, minced onion, Worcestershire, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl. Divide into 6 equal balls and press each ball down onto tortillas.
3
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla into the skillet, meat side down, pressing down with a spatula to cook. Cook for 2-3 minutes while pressing down, and flip when browned and crispy.
4
Flip the tortilla, top with a cheese slice, and cook 2 more minutes until the cheese melts.
5
Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
6
Top your smash burger tacos with shredded lettuce, pickle chips, and Thousand Island dressing. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal balls before cooking—this ensures even portions and consistent doneness.
Press down firmly with the spatula during the first 2-3 minutes to create a flat, crispy crust and speed up cooking.
Place the cheese slice immediately after flipping so it starts melting while the tortilla underside cooks.

Substitutions

American cheese → cheddar or Swiss cheese (adjust melting time by 30 seconds if thicker slices)
Thousand Island dressing → mayo mixed with ketchup and relish (1:1:1 ratio)
Yellow onion → white or red onion (same amount, slightly sharper flavor)
Iceberg lettuce → shredded romaine or cabbage (for more structure)

Storage & make-ahead

Cooked tacos are best eaten immediately. Store leftover meat mixture in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in the skillet and assemble fresh.