Gluten Free Smash Burger Tacos with Big Mac Sauce
Crispy ground beef smashed thin between gluten free tortillas with melted American cheese, topped with a tangy burger sauce made from Greek yogurt, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice. Quick-cooking cast iron skillet tacos with fresh lettuce, pickles, and onions for a handheld take on the classic burger.
Ingredients
- avocado oil spray
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 gluten free tortillasregular flour tortillas1:1wheat-containing
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- 4 slices American cheese
- ¼ cup red or white onion, thinly sliced or diced
- salt
- garlic powder
- ¼ cup dill pickles
- ½ cup shredded romaine or iceberg lettuceany crisp lettuce1:1greens
- ¼ cup plain low fat Greek yogurtsour cream1:1dairy
similar tang and texture
- ¼ cup naturally sweetened ketchup
- ½ Tbsp maple syrup(optional)
- 2 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp mayo
- 1 Tbsp pickle juice
- onion powder
- paprika
Instructions
- 1
Mix Greek yogurt, ketchup, maple syrup, mustard, mayo, and pickle juice. Season with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- 2
Prepare pickles, onions, and shredded lettuce toppings and set aside.
- 3
Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Place a ball in the center of a tortilla and press down, spreading into a thin layer almost to the edge. Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder.
- 4
Lightly spray a cast iron skillet, nonstick skillet, or flat griddle pan with avocado oil. Preheat over medium heat.
- 5
Place a tortilla meat side down and cook until the meat is browned.
- 6
Flip the tortilla and add a slice of cheese. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and cook until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden brown.
- 7
Serve with desired toppings and burger sauce.
Tips
Press and spread ground beef thin on the tortilla before cooking rather than smashing in the pan for better results.
Work quickly once cooking begins; gluten free tortillas crisp rapidly.
Use 90% lean ground beef or higher to minimize excess grease.
Good to Know
Sauce keeps refrigerated up to 3 days. Store cooked tacos wrapped in foil and reheat in a skillet.
Prepare sauce and toppings up to 1 day ahead. Cook tacos fresh to order for best texture.
Serve immediately with burger sauce and fresh toppings on the side.
Common Mistakes
Do not overwork or compress the beef ball excessively before spreading to avoid dense, tough meat.
Do not overcook the taco; gluten free tortillas crisp quickly and may become brittle.
Do not skip the rest step for toppings; quick cooking means assembly must be ready.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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