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Smash Burgers on Tortillas
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Smash Burgers on Tortillas

A trendy and quick take on the classic hamburger, where ground beef is smashed directly onto tortillas for ultra-fast, crispy cooking, topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles.

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Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
15 min min
Cook time
10 min min
Rest time
0 min min
Servings
4
Method
Stovetop
Cuisine
Américaine
Category
Main course
Visibility
Public

Ingredients (4 servings)

  • Lean ground beef 1 lb
  • Medium tortillas 4 pieces
  • Cheddar cheese slices 4 pieces
  • Shredded romaine lettuce 2 cups
  • Sandwich pickle slices 8 pieces
  • Tomatoes (sliced, optional) 2 pieces
  • Red onion (sliced, optional) 1/2 piece
  • Burger sauce (to taste) 4 tbsp

Preparation

  1. 1
    Prepare the vegetables: shred the lettuce, slice the tomatoes and red onion.
  2. 2
    Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and place them in the center of each tortilla.
  3. 3
    Spread the meat into a thin layer over the entire surface of the tortilla, right to the edges.
  4. 4
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. 5
    Place the tortillas meat-side down in the hot skillet.
  6. 6
    Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the meat is well browned and crispy.
  7. 7
    Flip the tortilla, add a slice of cheddar cheese on top of the meat, and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
  8. 8
    Remove from the skillet, garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pickles, and burger sauce before serving.
Chef's Notes & Tips

For a perfectly crispy crust, make sure the skillet is very hot before adding the tortillas. You can also lightly toast the tortillas beforehand if you prefer a sturdier base.

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