They've Gone Viral // Smash Burger Tacos!! Step by Step ❤️
They've Gone Viral // Smash Burger Tacos!! Step by Step ❤️ is a easy American recipe that serves 6. 440 calories per serving. Recipe by Rachel's Step by Step on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 40 min
Cost: $15.14 total, $2.52 per serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise (regular mayo, room temperature)
- 1/4 cup Ketchup (regular tomato ketchup)
- 2 tablespoons Dill Relish (heaping, dill pickle relish)
- 1 tablespoon Mustard (yellow mustard or favorite variety)
- 1 pound Ground Beef (85/15 lean-to-fat ratio for flavor without excess grease)
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika)
- 6 pieces Flour Tortillas (6‑inch small tortillas; can substitute gluten‑free or low‑carb tortillas)
- 6 ounces Kraft Jack Cheese (freshly grated; can use cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- 4 slices Bacon (cooked crisp, optional)
- 1 cup Lettuce (shredded, any crisp lettuce)
- 1 medium Tomato (diced)
- 1 large Avocado (sliced)
- 1 small Onion (diced; optional)
Instructions
Make the Dressing
Combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 heaping tablespoons dill relish, and 1 tablespoon mustard in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth.
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Chill the Dressing
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
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Season and Form Beef Balls
Divide 1 lb ground beef into six equal portions. Sprinkle each ball generously with the all‑purpose seasoning and gently massage to coat evenly.
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Preheat the Griddle
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium‑high heat until hot but not smoking.
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Place Tortillas and Smash Beef
Lay three tortillas on the hot griddle, place one seasoned beef ball on each, and immediately press down with a spatula or patty press until the meat is thin and spreads across the tortilla.
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Cook First Side
Let the smashed burgers cook for 1½–2 minutes, or until the edges are nicely browned.
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Flip and Add Cheese
Flip each taco, sprinkle freshly grated K‑B‑Y Jack cheese on top, and cover the griddle (or use a lid) for another 1½ minutes to melt the cheese.
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Fold and Set Aside
Remove the tacos from the griddle, fold each tortilla in half to form a taco shape, and place on a serving plate.
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Repeat with Remaining Tortillas
Repeat steps 5‑8 with the remaining three tortillas (regular or gluten‑free).
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Add Toppings
Drizzle a little of the prepared dressing over each taco, then top with shredded lettuce, crisp bacon, diced tomato, sliced avocado, and optional onion.
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Serve
Serve the smash burger tacos immediately while hot and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 440
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 20 g
- Fat
- 29 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free option with gluten‑free tortillas, Keto‑friendly with low‑carb tortillas, High‑Protein, Nut‑Free
Allergens: Egg, Milk, Wheat, Soy
Last updated: April 14, 2026








