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Sourdough Smash Burger Tacos with Sharp Cheddar

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Sourdough Smash Burger Tacos with Sharp Cheddar are crispy, flavorful tacos where seasoned smash burger beef cooks right on sourdough tortillas, then gets topped with sharp cheddar and classic burger fixings. They’re a fun and satisfying mash‑up of burgers and tacos.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 4–6 sourdough tortillas (store‑bought or homemade)
  • 1–1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or thinly sliced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: garlic powder or onion powder
  • Olive oil or butter (for greasing the pan)
  • Burger toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced pickles, red onion, ketchup, mustard, burger sauce, etc.

Instructions

  1. Preheat a cast‑iron skillet or heavy‑bottomed pan over medium‑high heat. Lightly grease with olive oil or butter.
  2. Divide the ground beef into 4–6 small balls (about 2–3 oz each).
  3. Place one sourdough tortilla in the hot skillet. Set a beef ball on top of the tortilla.
  4. Using a spatula or heavy press, firmly smash the beef onto the tortilla to spread it thin and help it stick.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic or onion powder.
  6. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the beef is deeply browned and crispy underneath.
  7. Carefully flip the tortilla so the beef side is down. Sprinkle sharp cheddar over the beef and cook another 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts and the tortilla crisps.
  8. Remove from the skillet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and beef balls.
  9. Load each taco with your favorite toppings and serve warm.

Notes

  • Regular flour tortillas can be used if sourdough isn’t available.
  • Try pepper jack or American cheese for a different flavor profile.
  • Mix finely chopped onions into the beef for an Oklahoma‑style twist.
  • Serve immediately to keep tortillas crisp; reheat in a skillet to restore crispiness.
  • Store cooked beef and tortillas separately if prepping ahead and assemble just before serving.

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