Description
Tortilla burgers, also known as smash burger tacos, are a fun and flavorful twist on the classic burger. Juicy ground beef is pressed onto flour tortillas and pan-seared until crispy, then topped with cheese, fresh toppings, and creamy burger sauce for a delicious handheld meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20)
- 6 small flour tortillas (about 6 inches)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 1 tablespoon oil or butter for pan
- Burger Sauce (optional):
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
- 1/2 cup sliced onions (raw or lightly sautéed)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix all burger sauce ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Divide into 6 equal portions.
- Press each portion of beef into a thin patty directly onto one side of a tortilla, covering most of the surface.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat with oil or butter. Place tortillas beef-side down and press gently with a spatula.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until beef is browned and crusty. Flip so the tortilla side is down and sprinkle cheese on top of the beef.
- Cook another 1–2 minutes until cheese melts and tortilla is golden and crisp.
- Remove from skillet. Add burger sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Fold like a taco and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a griddle or flat-top grill for cooking multiple tortilla burgers at once.
- Whole wheat tortillas can be used for added fiber.
- Customize toppings and sauce to your liking—spicy, smoky, or classic.
- For best results, don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla burger with toppings and sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
