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CINI Smash Burger Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper (10 cracks)
- 6 six-inch flour tortillas
- 6 slices yellow American cheese
- Shredded lettuce
- Chopped white onion
- Dill pickle chips
- CINI Sauce
Instructions
1. Prep the Beef
- Mix salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Season all sides of the ground beef evenly.
- Divide beef into 2.5 oz balls. Handle gently.
- Place on a plate and refrigerate.
2. Preheat and Smash
- Preheat a flat top or griddle on high heat (do not grease).
- Once smoking hot, place each beef ball onto the surface.
- Immediately top each ball with a tortilla.
- Press down very firmly with a burger press until flattened.
- Cook for 1 minute, then press again to release fat.
- Let cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes.
3. Flip and Finish
- Use a stiff spatula to scrape and flip each taco (tortilla side down).
- Cook for another 2 minutes until the tortilla crisps.
- Add cheese to each and let it melt.
4. Serve
- Remove from heat.
- Top with lettuce, onion, and pickles.
- Drizzle with CINI Sauce.
- Serve immediately.