Smash Burger Tacos

Star 4.4
    10m prep time
    25m total time
    Easy level
    9 ingredients
Smash Burger Tacos recipe by Dished by Kate

If you like burgers and you like tacos, these speedy smash burger tacos will be right up your street. This combination of two takeaway favourites is such a fun recipe to get the kids involved with. They’re incredibly easy - just season your beef, press into mini tortillas, cook for a couple of minutes then load on your toppings.

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Shred your lettuce, chop your pickles then grate your cheese and set aside.

Step 2

Mix the beef mince with 2 teaspoons of salt (if cooking for 4) and a good grind of black pepper. Spoon about a ¼ of the beef into the middle of each tortilla, then use the back of a spoon to smooth it out and press it into a flat, even layer, covering the whole tortilla. I find it’s easiest to prepare all the tortillas at once, then you can just cook each one quickly right after the other.

Step 3

Place a large frying pan that you have a lid for, over medium-high heat. If you don’t have a lid for your pan, use a plate or a wooden board. Add a drizzle of olive oil to your pan, then once hot, place two or three tortillas (depending on the size of your pan), beef side down, onto the pan. Use a spatula to press the tortillas into the pan so that the beef cooks evenly. Cook for 3 minutes, then flip the tortillas over and scatter a little of the grated cheese on top of the beef on each tortilla. Pop the lid on your pan, lower the heat, and cook for another 2 minutes, to let the cheese melt and for the bottom of your tortillas to crisp up. Repeat with the remaining, prepared tacos.

Step 4

Divide the cooked tacos between plates, then scatter with the shredded lettuce, diced pickles, pickled onion slices and a good drizzle of burger sauce. Eat right away, while the cheese is gooey and the tortilla is nice and crispy.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 4 tbsp Burger Sauce
    4 tbsp Burger Sauce 1 x Sainsbury's Burger Sauce 300g
  • 75 Cheddar Cheese, grated
    75 Cheddar Cheese, grated 1 x Sainsbury's British Mature Cheddar Cheese 400g
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
    3 tbsp Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml
  • 8 Pickle Slices, finely chopped
    8 Pickle Slices, finely chopped 1 x Mrs Elswood 670g Burger Gherkins (360g*)
  • 0.5 Iceberg Lettuce, thinly sliced
    0.5 Iceberg Lettuce, thinly sliced 1 x Sainsbury's Iceberg Lettuce
  • 8 Mini Flour Tortillas
    8 Mini Flour Tortillas 1 x Sainsbury's Mini Tortilla Wraps x8
  • 500g Beef Mince
    500g Beef Mince 1 x Sainsbury's British or Irish 5% Fat Beef Mince 500g
  • Maldon salt, to taste
    Maldon salt, to taste 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
  • 4 tbsp Slices Of Pickled Onion, or pickled red cabbage
    4 tbsp Slices Of Pickled Onion, or pickled red cabbage 1 x Sainsbury's Sliced Pickled Red Onions in Sweet Vinegar, Inspired to Cook 340g (156g*)
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