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Flavorful Smash Burger Tacos with American Cheese & Sriracha Mayo

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A quick and easy recipe combining crispy smashed beef patties with melty American cheese and spicy sriracha mayo inside crunchy taco shells, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
  • 4 to 6 slices American cheese
  • 6 to 8 taco shells (corn or flour)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • Pickles or pickled jalapeños (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil or butter (canola or avocado oil recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sriracha mayo by mixing 1/4 cup mayonnaise with 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce in a small bowl. Adjust heat to taste and refrigerate.
  2. Finely dice 1/2 cup yellow onion and set aside. For milder flavor, soak diced onions in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain.
  3. Divide 1 pound ground beef into 6 equal balls (about 2.6 ounces each). Form loosely without overworking.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon neutral oil. Heat until very hot.
  5. Place 2 or 3 beef balls in the skillet, leaving space between them. Using a sturdy metal spatula, press each ball down firmly until about 1/4 inch thick. Hold for 10 seconds to set shape.
  6. Season each patty immediately with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  7. Cook patties undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until edges are crispy and brown. Flip carefully.
  8. Place 1 slice of American cheese on each patty after flipping. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts and patties are cooked through.
  9. Warm taco shells in the oven at 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes or according to package instructions.
  10. Assemble tacos by placing a cheesy smash burger patty inside each taco shell. Top with diced onions and pickles or jalapeños if desired. Drizzle with sriracha mayo.
  11. Serve immediately while patties are juicy and shells are crispy.

Notes

Use a hot pan to get crispy edges on patties. Do not press patties after smashing to keep them juicy. Warm taco shells just before serving to keep them crispy. Adjust sriracha mayo heat by varying sriracha amount or adding lime juice to mellow spice. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

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Keywords: smash burger tacos, American cheese, sriracha mayo, quick dinner, easy tacos, ground beef tacos, crispy burger patties

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