Smash Burger Tacos

Smash Burger Tacos

from realsimple.com
30 min

Taco night has a whole new look, and you might never go back after trying these these crispy, savory crosses between a burger and a quesadilla.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp. lime zest plus 1/4 tsp. fresh juice (from 1 lime)
  • 1 clove garlic, grated (about 1/2 tsp.)
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 1-oz. pkg. taco seasoning mix (such as McCormick)
  • 4 6-in. flour tortillas
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh avocado (from 1 avocado)
  • 1/4 cup pico de gallo, drained if needed

Directions

  1. 1

    Make the sauce: Stir together mayonnaise, 1 1/2 tablespoons water, chopped cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and garlic in a small bowl until well combined. 

  2. 2

    Season the beef and press onto tortillas: Gently combine beef and taco seasoning in a large bowl. Divide beef mixture into 4 equal portions. Press each portion into a thin patty over 1 tortilla, getting close to edges.  

  3. 3

    Cook the tacos: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tortilla, beef side down; cook, pressing down gently, until well browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip; cook until tortilla is crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. (Adjust heat as needed to prevent overbrowning.) Transfer, tortilla side down, to a wire rack placed over parchment paper; cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 3 tortillas, wiping skillet clean as needed.

  4. 4

    Top and serve the tacos: Top patties with avocado and pico de gallo. Drizzle with mayonnaise mixture and garnish with cilantro leaves. Fold tortillas in half like tacos. Serve immediately with any extra mayonnaise mixture.