Tortilla Burgers (Smash Burger Tacos)
These Tortilla Burgers combine the best of tacos and burgers for a delicious meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Burgers
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best juiciness)
- 6 small flour tortillas (soft taco size)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 1 tablespoon oil or butter (for the pan)
Toppings (Choose Your Favorites)
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomatoes
- pickles
- sliced onions (raw or caramelized)
Burger Sauce (Optional but Recommended)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form the beef mixture into patties and cook until browned on both sides.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- Place the cooked patties on tortillas and top with cheese and your favorite toppings.
- Mix the ingredients for the burger sauce in a bowl, if using, and drizzle over the top.
Notes
Feel free to customize your toppings and sauce based on your preferences.