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Crispy Smash Burger Tacos with Chipotle Sauce

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A quick and easy recipe combining crispy smashed burger patties with smoky chipotle sauce, wrapped in soft tortillas for a bold and satisfying taco experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef, 80/20 blend
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or a blend with Monterey Jack
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce or cabbage
  • Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, pickled red onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chipotle sauce by combining mayonnaise, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate for about 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Heat until shimmering, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Divide ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 2 oz each) and loosely roll into balls.
  4. Place 2-3 beef balls in the hot skillet, leaving space between them. Using a metal spatula or burger press, smash each ball firmly into a thin patty about ¼ inch thick. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until edges are deeply browned and crispy.
  5. Flip patties carefully, season with salt and pepper on the cooked side, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until just cooked through but still juicy. Remove and keep warm while cooking remaining patties.
  6. Warm tortillas on the skillet for 15-20 seconds per side until pliable and slightly charred. Keep wrapped in a clean kitchen towel to stay warm.
  7. Assemble tacos by spreading chipotle sauce on each tortilla, adding a smashed burger patty, then topping with shredded cheese, lettuce or cabbage, and optional toppings.
  8. Serve immediately while hot and fresh.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the skillet when smashing burgers to maintain high heat and achieve crispy edges. Let patties cook undisturbed to form a golden crust. Use a sturdy metal spatula for smashing and flipping. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas. For dairy-free, substitute mayonnaise with a dairy-free alternative. Chipotle sauce tastes better after chilling for a few hours or overnight.

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Keywords: smash burger, tacos, chipotle sauce, quick recipe, easy dinner, crispy burger, taco night, ground beef tacos

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