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Sourdough Smash Burger Tacos

A delightful fusion of burgers and tacos featuring crispy sourdough tortillas filled with savory beef and topped with flavorful burger sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Sourdough Tortillas
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Creamy Burger Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced pickles
  • 1 tablespoon pickle brine
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire-style sauce
  • a pinch black pepper
For the Burger Tacos
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 sourdough tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups finely shredded cabbage
  • Sliced pickles
  • Prepared burger sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, stir together the sourdough discard, olive oil, and water until smooth. Gently fold in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms. Knead briefly for about 1–2 minutes, ensuring there are no dry spots. Cover with a damp towel and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard, minced pickles, pickle brine, honey, Worcestershire-style sauce, and black pepper until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Divide the rested dough into 10 equal pieces, rolling each into a thin circle, approximately 1/8-inch thick. Cook each tortilla in the dry skillet for about 1 minute per side, just until bubbling and lightly golden. Keep warm by stacking them on a plate.
  2. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions. Gently roll each portion into a ball, seasoning lightly with salt and black pepper.
  3. In a heavy skillet heated to very hot, place a beef ball and lay one tortilla on top. Press down firmly with a spatula until the beef spreads thin beneath the tortilla. Let cook for about 3 minutes until the beef is browned and crisp.
  4. Carefully flip the taco over so the beef is facing up. Reduce heat to medium, sprinkle with shredded cheddar, cover the skillet, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
Assembly
  1. Transfer each taco to a plate. Top generously with shredded cabbage, sliced pickles, and a drizzling of the creamy burger sauce. Serve hot and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the toppings and sauce to suit your family's taste—maybe add hot sauce for a kick. For best results, do not over-knead your tortilla dough; it should be soft and pliable.

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