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Flavorful Smashed Cheeseburger Tacos Recipe with Easy Pickled Onion Slaw

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A quick and easy recipe combining crispy smashed cheeseburger patties with a tangy pickled onion slaw, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 80/20 blend
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or pepper jack)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 8 small soft taco tortillas (corn or flour, warmed)
  • Optional toppings: sliced pickles, sliced jalapeños, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pickled Onion Slaw: In a mixing bowl, combine thinly sliced red onion, shredded cabbage, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well to dissolve sugar and salt. Add olive oil and chopped cilantro if using, then toss together. Let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate for a few hours.
  2. Form and Season the Beef: Divide ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 2 oz each). Shape each into a loose ball without compacting. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper just before cooking.
  3. Heat the Skillet: Place cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Sear and Smash the Patties: Place beef balls on hot skillet spaced apart. Immediately press each ball down firmly with a spatula until about 1/4 inch thick. Hold spatula down for 10-15 seconds to create crispy crust. Cook 2-3 minutes until edges are brown and crispy.
  5. Add Cheese and Flip: Flip each patty carefully, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top. Cook another 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and patties are cooked through but juicy. Remove from heat.
  6. Warm the Tortillas: While cooking patties, warm tortillas in dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
  7. Assemble the Tacos: Place a smashed cheeseburger patty on each tortilla, top generously with pickled onion slaw. Add optional toppings like pickles, jalapeños, or hot sauce.
  8. Serve immediately while patties are warm and juicy and slaw is crisp and tangy.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain heat and get crispy crust. If slaw tastes too sharp, add a pinch more sugar. Add cheese immediately after flipping patties for gooey melt. For extra crispy tacos, toast tortillas briefly in pan before assembling. Store patties and slaw separately for up to 2 days. Reheat patties gently to maintain crispiness.

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Keywords: smashed cheeseburger tacos, pickled onion slaw, quick dinner, easy tacos, ground beef tacos, crispy smashed burgers, weeknight meal

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