Smash Burger Recipe Tortilla
Smash Burger Recipe Tortilla is your new favorite quick meal—juicy beef, cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and burger sauce.
Equipment
- Large non-stick skillet or cast iron pan
- Sturdy spatula (preferably metal for smashing)
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Cheese grater (if using block cheese)
- Tongs (optional but helpful)
Ingredients
For the Smash Burger Tortillas:
- 4 medium flour tortillas 8-inch size
- 1 pound 450 g ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional but recommended
- 4 slices cheddar cheese or 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 tablespoon oil or butter for the pan
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 8 –10 pickle slices
- 1/4 cup burger sauce or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
Instructions
Step 1: Season the Beef
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently with your hands. Do not overmix. You want the meat to stay tender.
- Divide the beef into four equal portions.
Step 2: Press Beef onto Tortillas
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Take one portion of beef and spread it evenly over one side of the tortilla. Press it down gently with your fingers so it forms a thin, even layer all the way to the edges.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and beef.
Step 3: Heat the Pan
- Place your skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil or butter and let it heat until shimmering.
Step 4: Cook the Beef Side First
- Place the tortilla beef-side down into the hot pan. Use a spatula to press it firmly for about 10 seconds. This helps create that crispy smash burger crust.
- Cook for about 3–4 minutes, until the beef is browned and crispy around the edges.
Step 5: Flip and Add Cheese
- Carefully flip the tortilla. The beef should be fully cooked on the first side. Immediately place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of the beef.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the tortilla becomes golden and slightly crispy and the cheese melts.
Step 6: Add Toppings and Serve
- Remove from the pan. Spread burger sauce or mayonnaise on the inside. Add shredded lettuce, tomato slices, onions, and pickles.
- Fold in half like a taco or leave it open and slice in half. Serve hot.