Smashburger Tacos 🍔🌮 (with my go-to @MadeInCookware Carbon Steel Griddle)

Ingredients

• 2 yellow onions
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp pickle juice
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp caramelized onions
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 lb ground beef
• 8-10 small flour tortillas
• Cheddar cheese slices
• romaine lettuce
• pickles
• 2 tsp seasoning salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• neutral oil

Steps

1. In a griddle or pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.
2. Add the diced onions and salt.
3. Cook the onions low and slow, stirring every few minutes and adding a splash of water every 15 minutes, until deeply golden and jammy.
4. In a bowl, mix together all the burger sauce ingredients until smooth.
5. Refrigerate the burger sauce until ready to serve.
6. Combine all the burger spice mix ingredients in a small bowl.
7. Roll the ground beef into small balls, about 2 to 3 tablespoons each.
8. Press each beef ball firmly onto a tortilla into a very thin layer reaching the edges.
9. Season the beef lightly with the spice mix.
10. Heat a lightly oiled section of your griddle or another pan over medium-high heat.
11. Place the tacos meat-side down and press gently for a good sear.
12. Cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until deeply browned and crispy.
13. Flip the tacos.
14. Top each with Cheddar cheese and cover for 1–2 minutes until melted and the tortilla is lightly toasted.
15. Top with burger sauce, caramelized onions, lettuce, and optional pickles.
16. Enjoy!