How about some Smash Burger Tacos for dinner tonight?

Posted on by laurenarva

Hamburgers are one of my favourite foods to enjoy in the summertime, as they are for many people. I don’t know what it is about biting into a tasty, juicy burger on a warm summer evening, but that shit slaps, and while burgers are also delicious in the winter months, they’re always better on a barbeque.

I should perhaps mention I reside in Canada, so there isn’t a whole lot of barbequing here in the winter months.

In addition to loving hamburgers, I also happen to love tacos. So, when I came across a recipe for Smash Burger Tacos from delish.com, I had to share it with all of you.

“Ingredients

“BURGER SAUCE

  • 1/4 c. mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
  • 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard 
  • 1 tsp. hot sauce 

“SMASH BURGER TACOS

  • 1 lb. ground beef 
  • 6  (5′) flour tortillas 
  • 2 tsp. store-bought or homemade burger seasoning
  • Kosher salt
  • 6 Tbsp. neutral oil, divided 
  • 6 slices American cheese, divided 
  • 18 thin bread-and-butter pickle slices 
  • 1 c. shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped yellow onion 
  • White sesame seeds, for serving

“Directions

  • BURGER SAUCE
    1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, and hot sauce until combined.
    2. Step 2: Make Ahead: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover bowl and refrigerate.
  • SMASH BURGER TACOS
    1. Step 1: Divide beef into 6 portions about 2 1/2 ounces each. Top each tortilla with a portion of beef. Using a fork, flatten beef on top of tortilla into an even layer, leaving a 1/2′ border. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon burger seasoning; season with a pinch of salt.
    2. Step 2: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil and swirl pan to coat. Arrange 2 tacos beef side down and press into skillet to flatten with a sturdy spatula or burger press. Cook, undisturbed, until beef is browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip tacos, top each with a slice of cheese, and cook until cheese is slightly melty, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining 4 burger tacos.
    3. Step 3: Top each taco with burger sauce, pickles, lettuce, onion, and sesame seeds,” the recipe states.

I don’t know about you, but I think this sounds like the perfect choice for dinner tonight.

Photo by Jarritos Mexican Soda on Unsplash

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