Description
Combine crispy smashed beef patties with taco convenience for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 half teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 half teaspoon onion powder
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 half cup mayonnaise (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish (for sauce)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce (optional topping)
- 1 tomato diced (optional topping)
- 1 half cup sliced pickles (optional topping)
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish in a small bowl to make the sauce. Set the sauce aside.
- Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions. Gently press each portion onto one side of each tortilla, spreading it thinly to cover the surface.
- Season the beef side with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium high heat.
- Place the tortillas beef side down onto the hot skillet. Press gently to help the beef stick and create a crispy crust. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the beef browns and cooks through to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Flip each tortilla so the tortilla side is down. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the cooked beef. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the tortilla lightly toasts and the cheese melts.
- Remove from heat and top with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and sauce. Fold and serve immediately.
Notes
- Press the beef thin for the best crispy edges and quick cooking.
- Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American