Caramelized Onion Smash Burger Tacos – A Delight!
These Caramelized Onion Smash Burger Tacos combine juicy smash burgers with sweet, caramelized onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas. It’s a delicious fusion that will tantalize your taste buds and bring friends and family together.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for enhanced caramelization)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for optimal juiciness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch size)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of your choice)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
- Hot sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Begin with the caramelized onions: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and stir well. Cook for 10-15 minutes until they are soft and golden brown, stirring regularly to avoid burning.
- Once the onions are caramelized, add 1 teaspoon of sugar (optional), salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes until they are deep brown and sweet. Then remove them from the pan and set aside.
- For the smash burgers: Heat the pan again over medium to high heat. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 113g each). Do not form them into tight balls; keep them loose.
- Place one portion of meat in the hot pan and press down firmly with a spatula to form a flat burger. Season with salt, pepper, and optionally 1 teaspoon of garlic and onion powder. Cook the burger for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is nicely browned.
- Carefully flip the burger and immediately place a handful of shredded cheese on top. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and the burger is cooked through.
- Repeat this process with the remaining portions of ground beef. Keep the finished burgers warm in the oven while you prepare the others.
- To assemble the tacos, warm the tortillas in a separate pan or in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until they are warm and flexible.
- Place one burger on each tortilla, add a generous portion of the caramelized onions, and garnish with fresh cilantro. If desired, add a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt and some hot sauce.
- Serve the tacos immediately and enjoy the combination of juicy burgers and sweet onions!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Avoid cooking the onions too quickly; patience is key for perfect caramelization. A cast-iron skillet is great for smash burgers as it distributes heat evenly and creates a nice crust. Don't press the burgers too long; a single press is enough for even cooking and crispiness. For added texture, you can lightly fry the tortillas in oil before adding the filling.