How to Make the Perfect Smash Burger Breakfast Tacos
American-Tex Mex Fusion · Easy · 30 min · 4 servings
Crispy smashed beef patties and scrambled eggs wrapped in warm flour tortillas with all the classic burger toppings. This mashup brings diner energy to your morning taco routine.
Why this recipe works
This Smash Burger Breakfast Tacos recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 30 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 580 calories with 32g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 9 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 0.75 lbs 80 20 ground beef
- 4 large eggs
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 4 slices American cheese
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 0.25 cup dill pickle slices
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the special sauce
Whisk together mayonnaise yellow mustard and ketchup in a small bowl until fully combined and smooth. Season with a pinch of onion powder. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to assemble.
Step 2: Smash the beef patties
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal loose balls without packing them too tightly. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Place a beef ball on the skillet and immediately smash it flat with a heavy spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until deeply charred on the bottom.
Step 3: Add cheese and flip
Flip each smashed patty and immediately place a slice of American cheese over two patties to melt. Cook for 1 more minute then remove from heat. The edges should be crispy and lacy from the high heat smash.
Step 4: Scramble the eggs
Reduce the skillet heat to medium low. Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pour into the same skillet using the remaining beef fat for flavor. Gently fold the eggs slowly with a spatula creating large soft curds. Remove from heat while still slightly underdone as they will continue cooking.
Step 5: Warm tortillas and assemble
Warm flour tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until slightly charred and pliable. Spread special sauce on each tortilla then layer with scrambled eggs one smashed patty and dill pickle slices. Fold and serve immediately.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- flour tortillas → corn tortillas for a more traditional taco texture
- American cheese → white cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- ground beef → ground turkey for a lighter option with less fat
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not heating the skillet hot enough before smashing which prevents the crispy crust from forming
- Packing the beef balls too tightly before smashing which creates dense patties instead of lacy crispy ones
- Overcooking the scrambled eggs in the first pan so they become dry and rubbery by the time the tacos are assembled
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 580 calories, 32g protein, 38g carbs, 34g fat, 2g fiber.
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