Smash burger taco
Smash burger tacos combine seasoned lean beef mince with a creamy gherkin-mayonnaise sauce, all folded into a crispy tortilla. The Thermomix mixes the tangy sauce with mustard powder, garlic and onion powder to a silky consistency, while the spiced beef is pressed thin and pan-fried for that signature smashed crust. A fun fusion dinner ready in minutes.
About this recipe
Smash burger tacos are the viral fusion everyone is searching for, and with the Thermomix TM7 this quick weeknight dinner becomes almost effortless. The concept is simple but brilliant: a thin layer of lean beef mince seasoned with mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder and sea salt is pressed onto a flour tortilla, then pan-fried until the meat develops that deeply caramelised, crispy smash-burger crust while the tortilla turns golden. Meanwhile, your all-in-one kitchen machine whips up a creamy burger sauce from mayonnaise, finely chopped pickled gherkins, eschalot and a hint of sugar in mere seconds, giving a tangy, silky dip that tastes like your favourite American burger joint. Whether you are looking for smash burger taco recipes for a Friday treat, a speedy family meal or a crowd-pleasing party idea, this TM7 version delivers restaurant-quality flavour with minimal washing-up.
Preparation tips
- Press the seasoned beef mince very thinly and evenly onto the tortilla with the back of a spoon so every bite gets that characteristic crispy smash crust without raw patches in the middle.
- Keep the gherkin-mayonnaise sauce chilled in a sealed jar while you fry the tacos; it tastes even better after the eschalot has had time to mellow and the flavours meld together.
- For a family-friendly version, reduce the mustard powder slightly and let everyone build their own taco with extra gherkins, shredded lettuce or grated cheddar at the table.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: swap the mayonnaise for a plant-based or lactose-free alternative and use dairy-free tortillas; the gherkin and eschalot sauce stays just as creamy and tangy.
- Festive loaded version: top the fried smash burger tacos with melted cheddar, crispy eschalot rings and a drizzle of extra sauce, then serve cut in halves as party finger food.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Silky sauce blending - The Thermomix blends mayonnaise, gherkins and mustard powder into a silky burger sauce in seconds. [Mixing]
- Precise mince seasoning - The TM7 distributes onion and garlic powder evenly through the lean beef for consistent flavour. [Mixing]
- No-tear eschalot prep - The Thermomix chops the eschalot finely without tears, melting it into the sauce unnoticed. [Chopping]
- Fresh spice grinding - The TM7 grinds sea salt and spices into a uniform rub that clings to the beef mince. [Grinding]
- Fluffy sauce whipping - The Thermomix whips the mayonnaise mixture airy and light with the butterfly whisk accessory. [Whipping]
Ingredients
- pickled gherkins
- eschalot
- mustard powder
- mayonnaise
- garlic powder
- white sugar
- sea salt
- lean beef mince
- onion powder
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