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Smash Burger Tacos - The Best Way to Eat a Gluten-Free Burger

Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Burger Patties

  • 2 lbs 85/15 ground beef
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp shiitake mushroom powder (optional)
  • 1 half white onion, very thinly sliced

For the Pico

  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped jalapeno peppers

For the Burger Sauce

  • 3 tbsp mayo
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish (or dill if preferred)

Other ingredients

  • iceberg lettuce
  • American cheese (optional)
  • beef tallow or avocado oil
  • tortillas of choice

Instructions

  • Make the pico by combining the pico ingredients, and set aside. Similarly, make the sauce by combining the sauce ingredients, and set aside.
  • Gently mix together the beef and seasonings for the patties. Form into 8 equal-sized balls and set aside. Heat a flat top cooker to 400 degrees. Add a thin layer of tallow to the cook top, then evenly space out the beef portions, with space in between (work in batches if needed)
  • Top each ball with a small amount of sliced onion. Using a burger press, large spatula or the underside of a plate, smash each of the patties until they are about 1/4in thick. Let cook until browning starts to appear around the edges. Use a spatula to scrape up and flip.
  • If using cheese, add a slice to each patty now. Once the cheese is melted, remove the patties and set on top of a tortilla of your choice. Top with some of the burger sauce, then some of the pico, then lettuce. Serve warm, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Add a tablespoon of barbecue sauce to the burger sauce if you want a more smoky flavor.