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Crispy Smash Burger Tacos with Creamy Thousand Island Drizzle

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These crispy smash burger tacos combine juicy, thinly smashed beef patties with a creamy, tangy Thousand Island drizzle, perfect for quick and satisfying meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil
  • For the creamy Thousand Island drizzle:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Optional toppings:
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sliced red onions
  • Pickle slices

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Thousand Island drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Preheat a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until very hot.
  3. Divide the ground beef into 8 equal balls (about 2 ounces each). Gently shape without overworking.
  4. Add vegetable oil to the skillet and swirl to coat evenly.
  5. Place 2-3 beef balls in the skillet without crowding. Using a sturdy spatula, smash each ball firmly against the pan into a thin patty (about 1/4 inch thick). Season each patty generously with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook patties for 2-3 minutes without moving to develop a crispy crust.
  7. Flip each patty carefully, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and patties are cooked through.
  8. Warm tortillas in a separate dry skillet or wrap in foil and place in a warm oven (around 300°F) for 5 minutes.
  9. Assemble tacos by placing 2 patties per tortilla, drizzling generously with Thousand Island sauce, and topping with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced onions, and pickles as desired.
  10. Serve immediately while patties are crispy and warm, and sauce is cool and creamy.

Notes

Use a very hot pan to get crispy edges on the patties. Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain heat. Smash patties firmly but gently to keep them compact. Season after smashing. Add cheese after flipping to melt perfectly. Prepare the Thousand Island drizzle ahead for best flavor. Warm tortillas properly to prevent cracking.

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