Taco Smash Burgers . . . a general preparation guide

I’m finally getting around to trying Taco Smash Burger, an internet recipe sensation for awhile. I have to say, they are fast, fun, satisfying, and not nearly as messy as tacos. While there are recipes on the internet with precise measurements, I think this is one of those dishes that has lots of variables. 

Taco Smash Burgers . . . a general reparation guide 

Ground beef – just enough to almost cover the tortilla with a thin layer

Seasoning: Taco seasoning, hamburger seasoning, seasoned salt, or salt & pepper 

Flour tortillas – we used small ones

Oil  - just enough to lightly coat a skillet or grill pan

Cheese of your choice

Other possible additions: ketchup or sauce such as More Than Mayo, pickles, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, etc.  

1. Grab enough ground beef to form a small ball that when flattened will thinly cover a flour tortilla. Add a liberal pinch or shake of selected seasoning and work evenly into the meat. Place ball of seasoned beef in center of tortilla and flatten with fork or fingers to thinly cover the tortilla, leaving a small area around the outside uncovered.
   
   
   
2. Brush a thin layer of oil onto a skillet or grill and preheat on medium hot until it’s hot enough to create a sizzle when meat hits the skillet.
3. Place tortilla, meat side down, and let it brown and caramelize for about 3 minutes.
4. Turn, add cheese and cook the underside for a minute or so, until cheese melts and tortilla has browned.
   
   
   
5. Add other toppings of your choice. Fold and eat. 

Recipe without photos — Taco Smash Burgers . . . a general preparation guide 

Ground beef – just enough to almost cover the tortilla with a thin layer

Seasoning: Taco seasoning, hamburger seasoning, seasoned salt, or salt & pepper 

Flour tortillas – we used small ones

Oil  - just enough to lightly coat a skillet or grill pan

Cheese of your choice

Other possible additions: ketchup or sauce such as More Than Mayo, pickles, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, etc.  

1. Grab enough ground beef to form a small ball that when flattened will thinly cover a flour tortilla. Add a liberal pinch or shake of selected seasoning and work evenly into the meat. Place ball of seasoned beef in center of tortilla and flatten with fork or fingers to thinly cover the tortilla, leaving a small area around the outside uncovered.
2. Brush a thin layer of oil onto a skillet or grill and preheat on medium hot until it’s hot enough to create a sizzle when meat hits the skillet.
3. Place tortilla, meat side down, and let it brown and caramelize for about 3 minutes.
4. Turn, add cheese and cook the underside for a minute or so, until cheese melts and tortilla has browned.
5. Add other toppings of your choice. Fold and eat