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Smash Burger Tacos

These griddled beef tacos are an easy and flavorful recipe, featuring crispy beef patties, melted cheese, crunchy lettuce, and tangy dill pickles, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. The addition of Chipotle Ranch adds a creamy, spicy kick to each bite, making it the perfect weeknight dinner or casual meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Tacos
  • 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
  • Kosher salt and pepper Kosher salt and pepper To taste
  • 4 pieces flour tortillas
  • 4 slices American or sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Sliced dill pickles To taste
  • SideDish Chipotle Ranch For drizzling

Method
 

Griddling Instructions
  1. Portion the beef into four 3.5 ounce balls. Have the salt, pepper, tortillas, and cheese ready to go as this process happens quickly.
  2. Heat a griddle over high heat. You can use a stovetop griddle if preferred, or grill it for a smoky flavor.
  3. When the griddle is hot, season the beef with salt and pepper, then place it on the griddle.
  4. Quickly place a flour tortilla on top of the beef and press it down with a burger press or spatula to make it extremely thin. Let the beef cook for about 3 minutes or until the bottom is crisp and the color has darkened.
  5. Carefully scrape up the taco using a sturdy spatula and flip it. Reduce the heat to low, add cheese on top of the beef patty, and cover to allow the cheese to melt for about 1 minute.
  6. Remove from the griddle and top with lettuce, dill pickles, and a drizzle of Chipotle Ranch.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add more Chipotle Ranch or some hot sauce to the tacos.
  • Feel free to swap the American cheese for any cheese of your preference, such as pepper jack or gouda.