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Crispy Smash Burger Tacos with Pickled Onion and Sriracha Mayo

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These Crispy Smash Burger Tacos combine juicy smashed beef patties with tangy pickled onions and creamy, spicy sriracha mayo for a quick, flavorful meal perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, preferably 80/20 blend
  • Salt and black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • Butter or oil, for the skillet
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 cup pickled red onions (store-bought or homemade)
  • A handful fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sriracha mayo by whisking together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust heat to taste and set aside.
  2. Place ground beef in a bowl, add garlic powder (if using), and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently with hands without overworking.
  3. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add a thin layer of butter or oil. Heat until shimmering.
  4. Divide beef into 8 equal portions (about 2 ounces each), roll loosely into balls. Place one ball in the hot skillet and immediately smash down firmly with a spatula to about ¼ inch thick. Repeat in batches.
  5. Cook patties undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until crispy and browned on the bottom. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through but still juicy. Remove and drain on paper towels if desired.
  6. Warm tortillas in a dry pan, griddle, or wrapped in foil in a low oven for about 5 minutes. Keep warm wrapped in a towel.
  7. Assemble tacos by spreading sriracha mayo on each tortilla, placing a crispy smashed burger patty on top, then adding pickled onions, shredded lettuce or cabbage, and fresh cilantro leaves.
  8. Serve immediately while burger edges are crispy and mayo is cool and creamy.

Notes

Use a cast-iron skillet for best crispy crust. Smash patties thin for crispy edges. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Rinse pickled onions if too sharp. Warm tortillas to keep them pliable. For gluten-free, use corn or gluten-free tortillas. For lighter mayo, substitute Greek yogurt and reduce sriracha.

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Keywords: smash burger, tacos, crispy burger, pickled onions, sriracha mayo, quick dinner, easy recipe, comfort food

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