Savory Blackstone Smash Burger Tacos Recipe with Cheddar and Pickles
A quick and easy recipe combining crispy smashed beef patties with melty cheddar and tangy pickles, served in warm tortillas for a flavorful taco twist on classic burgers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 8 dill pickle slices
- 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch size)
- Yellow mustard (optional)
- Mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat (around 375°F). Let it warm up for 5 minutes.
- Place ground beef in a bowl and season generously with salt and black pepper. Mix gently.
- Divide beef into 8 equal balls (about 2 ounces each), loosely packed.
- Spread a thin layer of butter on the griddle, then warm tortillas about 30 seconds per side until soft and slightly golden. Keep warm on a plate.
- Place 2-3 beef balls on the griddle, leaving space between them. Immediately press each ball firmly with a spatula to flatten to about ¼ inch thickness. Hold pressure for 10-15 seconds.
- Cook patties for 2-3 minutes without moving until edges are dark brown and crispy. Flip carefully.
- Top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese. Cook another 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and patties are cooked through (medium doneness).
- Assemble tacos by placing two patties on each warm tortilla. Add 2 slices of dill pickles on top. Drizzle with mustard and/or mayonnaise if using.
- Fold tacos gently and serve immediately.
Notes
If patties stick to the griddle, wait a bit longer until the crust forms before flipping. Don’t press down after the initial smash to keep patties juicy. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas; for dairy-free, use vegan cheddar or omit cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
Keywords: smash burger, tacos, Blackstone griddle, cheddar cheese, pickles, quick dinner, easy recipe, comfort food