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Smash Burger Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 4 slices American or sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Sliced dill pickles, optional
  • Chipotle ranch, optional

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Portion the beef into four 3.5-ounce balls.  Have the salt, pepper, tortillas, and cheese ready to go as the cooking process happens quickly.

Step 2: Heat a griddle over high heat.  If you do not have a griddle or prefer a pan, you can follow the same steps.

Step 3: When hot, season the beef with salt and pepper and place onto the griddle.

Step 4: Quickly place a flour tortilla on top of the beef and smash it down using a burger press or spatula.  Press down to make sure it is extremely thin.  It’s not a problem if the burger is a little bigger than the tortilla.  Let the meat cook for about 3 minutes or until the color of the beef has darkened and is crisp on the bottom.

Step 5: Carefully scrape up the tacos using a sturdy spatula and flip the tacos.  Reduce heat to low, add the cheese on top of the burger patty and cover to allow the cheese to melt, about 1 more minute.

Step 6: Remove from griddle and top with lettuce, pickles, and drizzle of chipotle ranch (if using), or any other burger sauce of your preference.

Enjoy these easy smash burger tacos from SideDish!