1-First, whisk together all the burger sauce ingredients and refrigerate it until you’re ready to use it; you can even make it up to 3 days in advance for easier meal prep.

2-Next, mix 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 10 cracks of fresh black pepper, then distribute it evenly over the 1 pound ground beef chunk or log.

3-For a helpful twist, if you’re looking for more ways to handle ground beef, check out our guide on delicious cheeseburger tacos variations that build on this recipe.

4-Divide the seasoned ground beef into 2 1/2 ounce balls, handling it minimally to keep the meat tender. Refrigerate the balls until your cooking surface is fully preheated.

5-Heat an ungreased flat top or griddle on high until it’s very hot, which is crucial for that perfect crispy edge. You can also use a cast iron skillet if you don’t have a flat top, as it works great indoors.

6-Place the beef balls on the hot surface and immediately set a flour tortilla on top of each one. Use a heavy, flat smasher tool to press down firmly, spreading the meat very thin.

7-Cook for 1 minute, then press down again to squeeze out some fat for those crispy edges, and let it cook without moving for 2 to 3 minutes until the edges are browned.

8-Flip the tacos onto the tortilla side and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to crisp the tortilla and melt the cheese on top.

9-Finally, remove from heat, add the burger sauce and your desired toppings like shredded lettuce, chopped white onion, and dill pickle chips. With a total time of just 15 minutes 5 minutes prep and 10 minutes cook you’ll have a delicious meal ready to serve and enjoy.