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Quick TikTok Smash Burger Taco Kit

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A fast, family-friendly recipe featuring crispy smashed beef patties served with warm tortillas and fresh toppings, perfect for Taco Tuesday.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese (or pepper jack/vegan cheese)
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • A few tablespoons pickled jalapeños
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • Hot sauce or sriracha, to mix into mayo
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil for cooking and toasting

Instructions

  1. Finely dice tomatoes, shred lettuce, slice onions, and set out pickled jalapeños. Mix mayonnaise and hot sauce to create a spicy spread.
  2. Divide ground beef into 12 equal portions (about 2 ounces each) and loosely roll into balls without overworking.
  3. Heat cast iron skillet or griddle on medium-high and add 1 tablespoon butter or oil until hot but not smoking.
  4. Place 3-4 meatballs on hot surface, leaving space. Press each ball firmly with a flat spatula to flatten to about ¼ inch thick.
  5. Cook patties undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until edges brown and crisp. Flip carefully, add a slice of cheese on each, and cook 1-2 minutes until melted and cooked through.
  6. Transfer cooked patties to a plate and tent with foil. Repeat with remaining patties, adding more butter or oil as needed.
  7. Quickly toast tortillas on griddle or dry skillet for 20-30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly charred.
  8. Arrange tortillas, patties, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced onions, pickled jalapeños, and spicy mayo on the table for assembly.

Notes

Do not press patties too thin or move them before crust forms. Let cheese melt fully for best texture. Warm tortillas wrapped in a damp towel to prevent cracking. Use small-curd cheddar for meltier cheese. Can substitute turkey or plant-based meat for leaner or vegetarian options. Corn tortillas for gluten-free.

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