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French Onion Smash Burger Tacos

Delicious French Onion Smash Burger Tacos for a Unique Twist

This recipe combines the comforting flavors of French onion soup with the casual charm of tacos, creating French Onion Smash Burger Tacos for a unique twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramelized Onions
  • 3 large yellow onions sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil/vegan butter
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon thyme or dried herbs
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Smash Burger Patties
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Tacos
  • 8 large flour tortillas or gluten-free corn tortillas
  • 8 slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese or dairy-free alternatives
  • to taste fresh parsley for garnish
  • to taste horseradish mayo for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • mixing bowl
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Caramelizing the Onions
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté for 20-25 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized.
  2. Stir in balsamic vinegar, honey, thyme, and beef broth. Simmer for about 5 minutes until liquid thickens.
Preparing the Smash Burger Patties
  1. While onions simmer, form ground beef into 8 small patties, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over high heat, smash patties down, and cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy. Flip, add cheese, and cook for another 2 minutes until melted.
Warming the Tortillas
  1. Warm tortillas in a separate dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until flexible.
Assembling the Tacos
  1. Take a warm tortilla, place one cheesy patty in the center, top with caramelized onions, sprinkle with parsley, and drench in horseradish mayo.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These tacos are a delightful twist on taco night, offering a rich and savory experience. Utilize gluten-free tortillas for a wider audience enjoyment.

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