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Quick Pan Fried Smash Burger Tacos with Ground Beef
This ridiculously delicious recipe is my spin on the popular smash burger tacos and it did not disappoint. Requiring just 5 minutes to cook, you get the most crispy and flavorful beef. The key here is topping like a burger, not a taco! I use shredded iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and my homemade Big Mac Sauce is a must with these! The ease of this quick, flavor-packed and balanced meal makes it the perfect fun meal, any night of the week!
YOU GUYS! I am so excited to share my take on the popular Smashburger Tacos! As a Dietitian with focus on intuitive eating, I love to create and share recipes that are both nourishing and satisfying without sacrificing flavor, and today’s recipe is a perfect example. We first made these for friends after I had been seeing them make their rounds on Instagram. They were so insanely delish I knew I had to share them here with you!
My hubby Meik is a bit of a burger connoisseur. Haha and he cannot get enough of these! No joke, he has been asking me to make these at least once a week.
This dish brings together the best of both worlds—the goodness of smash burgers and the fun vibe of tacos, all topped with my insanely easy Greek yogurt Big Mac Sauce. If you’re looking for a fresh twist on your favorite classics, these smash burger tacos are it!
Let’s dive into how to make these smash tacos!
What Makes This A Balanced, Nourishing Meal
Lean ground beef provides high-quality protein for muscle repair and growth plus iron and zinc for immune support. I recommend using 80/20 or lean ground beef for this recipe. Extra lean (90/10) can make for a bit of a dry patty, while regular ground beef (709/30) can release too much oil, making the tacos too oily, and potentially soggy.
Cheddar cheese adds calcium, nourishing fats and extra protein which adds that satiety factor and helps keep you full longer.
Lettuce and tomatoes contribute fiber and vitamin C.
Greek yogurt Big Mac Sauce uses Greek yogurt, which is a source of probiotics, calcium, and protein that boosts nutrition while adding so much flavor to this dish!
How To Make Smashburger Tacos
Recipe, Kitchen, & Time Saving Hacks
Batch Prep: Cook multiple tacos at once to save time. Keep them warm in the oven while you finish cooking.
Customize Your Toppings: Experiment with different toppings like avocado or pickled onions for extra flavor and nutrition.
Use Leftovers: Any leftover beef can be repurposed for salads or wraps the next day, making meal planning a breeze.
Watch how to make it here!
If you make these Smashburger Tacos with Easy Big Mac Sauce, it would make my day if you would leave a comment and/or star rating below— I love hearing your feedback! And don’t forget to snap a pic and tag me on Instagram @lindsaypleskot.rd so I can see your versions! It makes me so happy to see these recipes come to life in your kitchens! Xo
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Quick Pan Fried Smash Burger Tacos with Ground Beef
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main DIsh
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
This ridiculously delicious recipe is my spin on the popular smash burger tacos and it did not disappoint. Requiring just 5 minutes to cook, you get the most crispy and flavorful beef. The key here is topping like a burger, not a taco! I use shredded iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and my homemade Big Mac Sauce is a must with these! The ease of this quick, flavor-packed and balanced meal makes it the perfect fun meal, any night of the week!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
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1 pound lean (80/20) ground beef
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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Salt & pepper
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8 small flour tortillas (about 5 inches)
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8 slices cheddar cheese
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About 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other high heat cooking oil
Toppings
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Shredded lettuce (I like iceberg)
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Diced tomatoes
Instructions
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To a large bowl, add the beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix to combine then divide the beef into eight evenly sized balls (a bit larger than a golf ball).
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Lay tortillas out on a clean surface and place one beef ball on each. “Smash” each ball down with a meat mallet or bottom of a cup or measuring cup until flat and covering the tortilla.
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Heat a splash of oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat (about 1-2 teaspoons, you don’t want to add too much as the beef will release oil too and tortillas can become oversaturated and a bit soggy if too much oil in the bottom of the pan).
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When oil is shimmering, place 2-3 of the tortillas in the pan, beef side down, depending on your pan size. Cook undisturbed until beef is golden brown, 2-3 minutes.
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Flip the taco, add cheese, and cook the other side another 1-2 minutes, until the tortilla is golden and beef is cooked through. Note: if oil is pooling in the bottom of the pan, give it a wipe with paper towel before flipping, or transfer the tacos to another pan to finish cooking the tortilla side of the taco.
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Remove from heat and serve immediately, topping with lettuce, tomatoes and big mac sauce. Enjoy!
I made Lindsay’s Smash Burger Tacos last week and they were SO good! Quick, easy and absolutely delicious – just what I needed for a busy weeknight dinner as a busy mama. My whole family loved them too! I topped mine with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickles and Lindsay’s homemade Big Mac Sauce, while my kiddos opted for ketchup for that classic burger effect. Safe to say these were a “smash” hit in our house and they’re definitely going into our regular dinner rotation. Highly recommend!
So happy to hear this was a hit for the whole family Krystal! It’s a fun one isn’t it?! Thanks so much for sharing, I love that everyone was able to top to their desires!
These are sooooo good! Best of both worlds. Ended up eating way more of them than I expected!! Definitely recommend!
Yess! Love to hear this Paul! So glad you enjoyed them. Hard to go wrong with a burger taco combo. haha
These were out of this world tasty!! And so quick and easy with a delicious crunch and flavour. Highly recommend this recipe!
I am so glad you loved them Michelle!! They really do hit all the marks don’t they?!
Best burger ever – and that’s sayin’ a lot! Way to go Linds. A special thanks to Meesh for cookin’ up a storm tonight!
That is saying a lot! So glad you loved them! Thanks for the note UP! Sounds like a great night all around. 🥰
Made these on the Blackstone BBQ with corn tortillas and they were a hit! Will be adding to the regular rotation.
What a great idea Mel! That sounds amazing! Love to hear that they were great with corn tortillas too. Enjoy!
My family and I LOVED these smash burger tacos. They’re messy and delicious. I come back regularly to your Big Mac sauce recipe when I’m making any burgers!
Hahah sometimes we all need to just get our hands dirty with a good meal right!? So happy to know the Big Mac sauce has become a favorite for you!! Bring on burger season!