Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Caramelize the onions
- Slice the onions and add them to a pan over medium-low heat.
- Cook low and slow, stirring occasionally, until soft and deep golden brown.
- Set aside.
Make the sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, chopped pickles, and pickle juice.
- Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Make the smash burgers
- Divide the ground beef into small loose balls, about 4 ounces each.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until very hot.
- Place the beef balls on the skillet and immediately smash them flat with a spatula or burger press.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until a deep crust forms.
- Flip, top each patty with American cheese, and cook another 1–2 minutes until melted.
Assembly
- Shred the lettuce and lay it down on a cutting board.
- Add the smashed patties, caramelized onions, and pickles on top of the lettuce.
- Drizzle with the burger sauce.
- Chop it all up together with a knife until it’s fully mixed and bite-sized.
- Warm your tortilla so it’s soft and easy to fold, then scoop the mixture into the middle.
- Fold in the sides, roll it up tight, and toast it in a pan a couple of minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Notes
Don’t rush the onions. Low and slow is what gets them soft, sweet, and deep golden brown.
Smash right away. Smash the beef balls flat as soon as they hit the skillet to get that crispy crust.
Don’t skip warming the tortilla. A cold tortilla will crack and rip when you try to roll it.
