Smash Burger Tacos
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The following recipe and photography was provided by recipe developer and food photographer, Ashley Durand of Plate & Pen.
Smash burgers are really trendy right now, especially on restaurant menus, but they’re also easy to make at home, especially when you have a lineup of premium ingredients from Heinen’s! I love a smash burger on a traditional bun, but the thin patty got me thinking… could I turn this into a taco?
The answer is yes, you absolutely can! These Smash Burger Tacos are insanely delicious, easy enough to make on a weeknight for hungry kids and can even be elevated for adults with a homemade horseradish mayo.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It Uses Quality Ground Beef. Heinen’s CARE Certified ground beef is my go-to for virtually any beef-based dish because it is guaranteed to be raised in alignment with the highest standards for quality and animal welfare. You will taste the difference.
- It’s a Flavorful Fusion of Two Beloved Foods. You’ll love this because it’s two delicious food items “smashed” together to form the ultimate family dinner! The flavor is unreal thanks to a combination of smash burger seasoning and taco seasoning.
- It’s Customizable. What’s a taco without toppings? When serving this dish, have a buffet of toppings available to allow everyone to build their perfect taco! My toppings of choice include a tangy horseradish mayo drizzle and a heading spoonful chopped pickle chips.
- You Can Add Heinen’s Fresh Guacamole and Chips as a Side: A Mexican-inspired meal is not complete without a side of guac and chips! Heinen’s Fan Favorite guacamole is made fresh in-store using premium Hass avocados. Serve it with chips or use it a dip for the tacos!
Smash Burger Tacos
Cook time: 7min Prep time: 30min Total time: 37min
Servings: 12
Ingredients
For the Tacos
- 6” flour tortillas
- 3 lbs. Heinen’s Care Certified ground beef
- 4 medium onions, sliced thin
- 2 packets taco seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. McCormick Grill Mates smash burger seasoning
- Heinen's sliced pepper Jack cheese
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Chopped pickle chips
For the Horseradish Mayo
- 2 Tbsp fresh horseradish
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. Heinen's ketchup
- 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. hot sauce
Instructions
For the Horseradish Mayo
- In a bowl, mix together all of the sauce ingredients. Keep sauce refrigerated until ready to use.
For the Tacos:
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking. Set a large cast iron skillet or grill top griddle on the hot side of the grill to heat up. Cover with the lid.
- Hand-mix the taco and smash burger seasoning with ground beef. Form each burger into a 2.5-inch ball and set on a tray.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil to the skillet. After a few minutes, arrange the sliced onions in the pan, using a handful for each patty. All of the burgers will likely not fit in the skillet at once, so work in batches.
- Set the beef balls on top of the onion piles and using a heavy grill press, smash each ball into a thin patty. If you do not have a grill press, you can also use a metal spatula.
- Cover the grill and cook until the onions and meat are crisp, about 5 minutes. Flip the patties and cook on the other side for 3 minutes.
- Scrape any residual onions to the side of the pan and discard. Repeat steps 3-5 for the remaining burgers.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill before making each taco, about 2 minutes per side. Add a cheese slice and cook for about 30 seconds more.
- Remove from the grill and make the tacos by placing a patty on the cheesy side of each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and horseradish mayo. Serve withand enjoy!
