Description
Crunchy smash beef tacos filled with melted American cheese, tangy special sauce, and crisp iceberg lettuce. A fast-food fusion dish made fresh in 20 minutes, blending the rich brioche-bun burger with a crispy taco shell.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
4 slices American cheese
4-6 iceberg lettuce leaves
2 tbsp chopped dill pickles
1/4 cup smoky special sauce
1 tbsp yellow mustard (optional)
1 tbsp cider vinegar (worst-case substitute for special sauce)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat
Lay tortillas in skillet, lightly brushing with olive oil
Quickly form 4 ground beef patties (1/4 lb each), season with salt and pepper
Smash beef directly onto hot tortillas using a flat spatula
Cook 2-3 minutes until golden-brown crust forms
Flip, add cheese slices, cook 2 minutes until melted
Top with lettuce, pickles, and special sauce
Flip again to encase toppings in taco
Serve immediately while hot
Notes
Use cast-iron skillet for best sear
Cheese will melt after first flip
Substitute low-carb tortillas if preferred
Special sauce = 1/2 cup mayonnaise + 1 tbsp mustard + 1 tbsp relish + 1 tbsp pickle juice
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Meals
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American Fusion