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Smash Burger Tacos

Crispy In-N-Out style smash burger tacos made by pressing seasoned ground beef directly onto tortillas, griddling until golden, then topping with melty cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a tangy special sauce.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Servings: 4 Tacos

Ingredients

For The Tacos

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 4 small flour tortillas
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 4 slices American cheese

Toppings

  • Shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Tomato slices
  • Dill pickle chips
  • Finely diced onion optional

In-N-Out style sauce

  • ½ cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • Splash white vinegar
  • Pinch sugar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

Make The Sauce

  • Whisk everything together and refrigerate while you cook. The flavor gets better as it sits.

Prep The Beef

  • Divide the beef into 4 loose balls. Place each ball onto a tortilla and press it thin all the way to the edges. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium high.
  • Place the tortilla beef side down. Smash firmly so the meat makes full contact with the pan.
  • Cook 2 to 3 minutes until deeply browned and crispy.
  • Flip so the tortilla is now on the pan. Immediately add cheese to the beef side.
  • Cook another 1 to 2 minutes until the tortilla is golden and the cheese melts.

Assemble

  • Top with sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions.
  • Fold and devour immediately.