Cheesy Smash Burger Tacos Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
4 tacos
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, or any oil with a high smokepoint
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 (6-inch) tortillas
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
Directions
  1. Separate and roll the beef into four 2-inch balls.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the beef to the skillet, working in batches, as needed. Immediately press the meat into ¼-inch patties using a spatula or burger press.
  4. Once browned, after about 2 minutes, flip and brown the other side. Sprinkle each patty with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper.
  5. Divide the ground beef between the tortillas and add a slice of American cheese to each tortilla.
  6. Turn the heat to medium-low and add the tacos, working in batches, as needed, and flip closed. Press the tacos firmly into the skillet and brown for 30 seconds.
  7. Flip the taco half and brown the other side for about 30 seconds.
  8. To serve, top with tomatoes and shredded lettuce.