In-N-Out Smash Burger Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef, 80% lean and 20% fat
• 8 Mini taco shells (Use 8–10 shells.)
• 10 slices Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Chopped lettuce
• Salt (To taste; used in the beef and sauce.)
• 1 cup Mayonnaise (For the sauce.)
• 4 tbsp Ketchup (For the sauce.)
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (For the sauce.)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (For the sauce.)
• 1 tsp Vinegar (For the sauce.)
• 3 tbsp Sweet relish (For the sauce.)
• 3 tbsp Caramelized onions (Mixed into the sauce and added as a taco topping.)
• 1 tsp Black pepper (For the sauce.)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder (Listed as a sauce ingredient; the written sauce instructions do not explicitly mention adding it.)
• Oil (A small amount for heating the skillet.)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the sauce by placing the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, caramelized onions, sweet relish, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add the listed garlic powder as part of the sauce ingredients. Mix well until combined.

2. 2

   Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet over high heat with a small amount of oil.

4. 4

   Place 2–3 tablespoons of ground beef in the center of each mini taco shell or tortilla, pressing it down gently into an even layer. Sprinkle the beef with salt.

5. 5

   Place the tacos meat-side down in the skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 4–5 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through.

6. 6

   Flip the tacos and cook the other side until the shells are crispy and golden.

7. 7

   Top each taco with one slice of cheddar cheese, chopped lettuce, and caramelized onions.

8. 8

   Drizzle the tacos with the chilled In-N-Out sauce and serve.

Notes

The ingredient list specifies mini taco shells, while the preparation says to place the beef on each tortilla; use the mini shells or tortillas intended by the original creator. The amount of cooking oil is not specified. Caramelized onions are listed as an ingredient but no method for making them is provided.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• tacos
• smash burger
• American
• skillet
• quick meal