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These smashed cheeseburger tacos are a delicious, yet lighter version of the classic. You can customize these with any toppings you prefer!
Experience all the nostalgia of a classic drive-thru favorite with a modern, nutritious twist. These cheeseburger smashed tacos take lean ground beef and press it directly onto a tortilla, creating a perfectly seared, caramelized crust that locks in incredible flavor.
By swapping heavy buns for a light tortilla and using high quality ingredients, you get that quintessential savory bite without the heavy, weighed down feeling of a traditional greasy burger.
The magic truly happens with the custom special sauce, a vibrant blend of creamy mayo, tangy ketchup, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Whisked together with pickle relish and a splash of white wine vinegar. It provides the perfect acidic bite to cut through the richness of the melted cheddar and crispy bacon.
It is the ultimate solution for a busy weeknight when you crave comfort food but want to stay on track with your health goals. Fast, fresh, and significantly lower in calories than fast food, these tacos prove that you never have to sacrifice flavor for convenience.
If you like this recipe, you will also love my Sheet Pan Smashed Chicken Gyros or my Viral Cheeseburger Onion Ring Roll.
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15 Minute Smashed Cheeseburger Tacos
Ingredients
- 6 medium flour tortillas, 6 inch
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef
- salt, to taste
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (70 g) pickles, chopped
- 4 slices bacon , cooked (optional)
Special Sauce:
- 1/3 cup (75 g) mayonaise
- 1/3 cup (80 g) pickle relish, drained
- 3 tbs ketchup
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 420℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the tortillas onto a flat surface (I used the baking sheet). Use about 1/3 cup of ground beef on each tortilla and flatten the ground beef out thinly and evenly. Sprinkle each with salt to taste.
- Heat a long griddle pan over medium-high heat and place the tortillas meat side down first. Using a spatula, press them down for a few seconds to sear. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip them over and cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer them to the baking sheet. Place the slices of cheddar cheese on top of the meat. Pop into your preheated oven for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from the oven. Top with bacon, pickles and the sauce. Fold and enjoy!
Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients listed above until incorporated.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can additionally use lettuce, tomato and caramelized onions as toppings.
- Nutritional Info includes the Special Sauce.
- You can use any type of cheese you prefer.
- You can use any type of ground meat you prefer.