How to Make Smash Burger Tacos on a Flat Top Griddle

  • Preparation
    10 minutes
  • Cook Time
    10 minutes
  • Serves
    4
  • Difficulty
    3/10

Behind the Recipe

Trending, Tasty & So Fun to Griddle

Is it a taco or a burger? Yes! Gone are the days of having to choose one or the other. Now you can combine two of your favorite meals into one memorable grilling experience. Each bite delivers rich, juicy beef, enhanced by your choice of toppings – whether it’s pickled onions, crunchy slaw, or smoky chipotle crema. The Daytona Griddle’s even heat distribution ensures perfectly cooked patties every time, making this dish a surefire hit for taco nights, BBQs, or any time you want massive flavor in a fun package.


Ingredients

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp. ketchup
  • ½  cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. mustard
  • ½  tsp. favorite hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp. relish

For the Smash Burger Tacos:

  • 1 lb. ground round
  • 1 tsp. Kosher salt
  • ½  tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 2 slices American cheese, cut in half lengthwise
  • 4 (~6-inch) flour tortillas

Preparation


  1. Heat your Daytona griddle to medium-high heat.
  2. Combine mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, and hot sauce in a small bowl and set it aside.

Cooking Instructions


  1. 1

    Break up the beef into four loose portions and place them on the hot griddle in mounds.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Toss a tortilla over each mound and press down to shape the beef to fit.

  4. 4

    Let the tortilla crisp up to a golden brown for another 2 to 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Flip, top with cheese, and when it melts and the tortilla is perfectly browned, load it up with lettuce and onions.

  6. 6

    Drizzle with sauce, fold it taco-style, and serve hot.

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