Crispy smash burger patties nestled in warm taco shells with melted cheese, fresh lettuce, and tangy sauce

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1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

8 small flour tortillas

8 slices American cheese

2 cups shredded lettuce

1 large tomato, diced

1/2 cup diced onions

1/4 cup pickles, chopped

Special sauce (mayo, ketchup, mustard mix)

2 tbsp vegetable oil

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1. Heat large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat with oil

2. Divide ground beef into 8 small balls, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder

3. Place beef balls on hot surface and immediately smash flat with spatula

4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy edges form, flip and add cheese slice

5. Cook additional 1-2 minutes until cheese melts

6. Warm tortillas in dry pan for 30 seconds each side

7. Assemble tacos with smash patty, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles

8. Drizzle with special sauce and serve immediately

Don’t press the patties after initial smash – this keeps them juicy

Use a heavy spatula or burger press for best smashing results

Tortillas can be substituted with hard taco shells if preferred

Make special sauce by mixing 1/3 cup mayo, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp yellow mustard