I do not know what else to call them, so I am calling them Smashburger Tacos.
These burger tacos are easy, quick to make, and take dinner to a whole new level.
Add your hamburger meat to a mixing bowl and season it just like you would if you were making hamburgers on the grill.
Here are the spices I use to season mine:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Mix well and set aside for a few minutes.
Heat a skillet on the stove. I prefer cast iron.
My cast-iron skillet is seasoned well, so I do not add any grease or oil to my pan. Use your best judgment on this one. If you think your meat or tortilla will stick, add a small amount of olive or avocado oil.
While your skillet is heating, let’s make some burger tacos.
Grab a soft tortilla and lay it flat on a plate. Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out a small ball of hamburger meat and place it on top of the tortilla.
Now spread the hamburger meat into a thin layer covering the entire tortilla. Thin is the key word here. You do not want a thick hamburger patty sitting on top.
Once your tortilla is covered, place it meat-side down in your hot skillet.
For a little extra help, I use my smash burger press to flatten the meat even more. It helps the meat cook faster and keeps me from accidentally making the patty too thick.
Once the meat is browned and cooked through, flip the whole thing over and toast the tortilla side.
And just like that, your Smashburger Taco is done.
Now dress it up.
You can go full hamburger with mayo, mustard, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
Or go the taco route and add your favorite taco toppings.
Whatever suits your mood that night.
A Few Tips
Keep the meat thin. If your layer is too thick, it will take longer to cook and make your taco harder to fold and eat. And nobody wants to wrestle with dinner.
As I mentioned, I like using my smash burger press. You can absolutely use a spatula to flatten the meat—it works just fine. I like the press because I can set it on top and let it keep applying pressure while I do something else.
Season your meat. And do not be afraid of the seasoning. What I gave you is a basic recipe. Truthfully, I do not stand there measuring everything with tiny spoons. I season to my heart’s desire.
Give these Smashburger Tacos a try and let me know what you think.
Would you add these to your dinner rotation?
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