Smash Burger Tacos

Yields: 6 serving(s) - Prep Time: 10 mins - Total Time: 40 mins - Cal/Serv: ~ 656

Ingredients

Burger Sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
1 tsp. hot sauce

Smash Burger Tacos
1 lb. ground beef
6 (5") flour tortillas
2 tsp. store-bought or homemade burger seasoning Kosher salt
6 Tbsp. neutral oil, divided
6 slices American cheese, divided
18 thin bread-and-butter pickle slices
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
3 Tbsp. chopped yellow onion
White sesame seeds, for serving

Directions

Burger Sauce
Step 1 In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, and hot sauce until combined.
Step 2 Make Ahead: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover bowl and refrigerate.

Smash Burger Tacos
Step 1 Divide beef into 6 portions about 2 1/2 ounces each. Top each tortilla with a portion of beef. Using a fork, flatten beef on top of tortilla into an even layer, leaving a 1/2" border. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon burger seasoning; season with a pinch of salt.
Step 2 In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil and swirl pan to coat. Arrange 2 tacos beef side down and press into skillet to flatten with a sturdy spatula or burger press. Cook, undisturbed, until beef is browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip tacos, top each with a slice of cheese, and cook until cheese is slightly melty, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining 4 burger tacos.
Step 3 Top each taco with burger sauce, pickles, lettuce, onion, and sesame seeds.