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Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Ground Beef (80/20) (Divided into 6 equal balls, lightly seasoned)
• 6 pieces Flour Tortillas (6‑inch size, preferably soft to prevent tearing)
• 1 head Romaine Lettuce (Thinly sliced for crunch)
• 1 medium Tomato (Diced small for salsa‑like topping)
• 1 small Yellow Onion (Finely diced)
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise (Base of the special sauce)
• 1 tsp Yellow Mustard
• 1 tbsp Ketchup
• 1 tbsp Sweet Relish
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed if possible)
• ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
• ¼ tsp Chili Powder (Adds color and heat)
• 6 slices American Cheese (Extra‑thick slices melt quickly)
• ½ cup Mexican Blend Cheese (Shredded, used for the cheese‑skirt trick)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 1 tbsp Canola Oil (Light coating for the griddle)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce (Optional, adds umami to the beef)

Instructions

1. Dice Tomato and Onion

   Finely dice the tomato and the small yellow onion, then season lightly with salt and pepper.

   Time: PT5M

2. Slice Romaine Lettuce

   Thinly slice the romaine lettuce on the cutting board.

   Time: PT2M

3. Make Special Sauce

   In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, sweet relish, lemon juice, garlic powder, and chili powder. Mix until smooth.

   Time: PT3M

4. Form Beef Patties

   Divide 1.5 lb ground beef into 6 equal balls (about 3.5 oz each). Lightly shape into a loose patty, season both sides with salt, pepper, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce.

   Time: PT5M

5. Preheat Griddle

   Turn the Blackstone griddle to high heat (≈450°F/230°C) and brush a thin layer of canola oil across the surface.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 450°F

6. Smash Burger onto Tortilla – First Side

   Place a flour tortilla on the hot griddle, then drop one beef ball onto the center. Using the spatula, press firmly to smash the meat into the tortilla, spreading it thin. Cook for about 90 seconds.

   Time: PT1M30S

   Temperature: 450°F

7. Flip, Add Cheese, and Finish Cooking

   Flip the tortilla‑burger combo, immediately place a slice of American cheese on top of the meat, and cook another 90 seconds until the cheese melts and the tortilla edges crisp.

   Time: PT1M30S

   Temperature: 450°F

8. Assemble Taco

   Transfer the cooked taco to a plate. Top with sliced romaine, the tomato‑onion salsa, and drizzle generous amounts of the special sauce.

   Time: PT2M

9. Repeat for Remaining Patties

   Repeat steps 6‑8 for the remaining five beef balls, keeping the griddle hot between batches.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 450°F

10. Optional Cheese‑Skirt Trick

    For an extra‑crispy cheese interior, sprinkle shredded Mexican blend cheese onto the griddle, let it melt into a thin sheet, then place a tortilla on top before smashing the beef patty. Proceed with steps 6‑8.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: 450°F

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

2 g