Sourdough Smash Burger Tacos with Sharp Cheddar
Sourdough Smash Burger Tacos with Sharp Cheddar mix burger flavor, melted cheese, and crisp tortillas in one bite. This recipe is quick to make and feels like a fun dinner for any night.
Ingredients
Sourdough Tortillas
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Creamy Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 2 tablespoons finely minced pickles
- 1 tablespoon pickle brine
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire-style sauce
- pinch black pepper
Burger Tacos
- 1 pound ground beef Use 80/20 for good flavor and crisp edges.
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 4 sourdough tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Use ready to ensure fast melting.
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded cabbage
- Sliced pickles
- Prepared burger sauce
Instructions
Make the Tortilla Dough
- In a large bowl, stir sourdough discard, olive oil, and water until smooth.
- Add flour and salt. Mix to a soft dough.
- Knead 1–2 minutes until no dry spots remain. Cover and rest 30 minutes.
Prepare the Burger Sauce
- Mix mayonnaise, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard, minced pickles, pickle brine, honey, Worcestershire-style sauce, and black pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready.
Cook the Tortillas
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high.
- Divide dough into 10 pieces. Roll each thin, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cook 1 minute per side until bubbles and light golden spots form. Stack and keep warm.
Prepare the Beef
- Divide ground beef into 4 portions. Roll into loose balls.
- Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
Smash and Cook
- Heat a heavy skillet on high until very hot.
- Place a beef ball in the pan and lay one tortilla on top immediately.
- Press down firmly with a spatula until beef spreads thin. Cook about 3 minutes until well browned and crisp.
Flip and Melt the Cheese
- Flip so beef side faces up. Reduce heat to medium.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar, cover, and cook 1–2 minutes until cheese melts and tortilla heats through.
Assemble and Serve
- Transfer to a plate. Top with shredded cabbage, sliced pickles, and burger sauce.
- Serve hot and crispy.
Notes
Serve Sourdough Smash Burger Tacos with Sharp Cheddar hot from the pan to maintain crispiness. Add extra sauce on the side for dipping. Offer simple sides like fries, a green salad, or pickled veggies to balance the rich flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet over low heat to restore crispness. Best eaten the same day.