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