Smashed Patty Tacos
Paper-thin smashed beef patties with crispy edges, nestled in warm tortillas with onions, pickles, and a thin layer of mustard for tangy brightness.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.25 lb ground beef
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 onion
- Dill pickle slices
- Yellow mustard
- Salt and black pepper
- Vegetable oil
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Divide ground beef into 8 thin patties, season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Place a patty on the hot skillet and immediately press hard with the back of a spatula for 15-20 seconds to smash thin, creating crispy edges. Cook 1 minute more, then flip and cook 45 seconds.
- 4
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet. Layer with thin mustard, thinly sliced raw onion, a smashed patty, and dill pickle slices. Serve immediately.
