Burger Tacos with Homemade Burger Sauce

Cooked on the Olympus 8 Burner until golden and crisp, these Burger Tacos are loaded with juicy smashed beef, fresh pico de gallo and a creamy homemade burger sauce for the perfect mix of smoky, savoury and fresh flavours.

INGREDIENTS

For the Burger Tacos 

  • 500g beef mince 
  • 8 small flour tortillas 
  • 8 slices American cheese 
  • Salt & black pepper 
  • Vegetable oil (for the grill) 

Fresh Pico de Gallo 

  • 4 vine tomatoes 
  • 1 red onion 
  • 1 handful fresh coriander 
  • Juice of 1 lime 
  • Salt & black pepper 

Homemade Burger Sauce 

  • 4 tbsp mayonaise 
  • 2 tbsp ketchup 
  • 1 tbsp American mustard 
  • 1 tsp gherkin juice 
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika 
  • ½ tsp garlic powder 
RECIPE ESSENTIALS
  • Serves: 4 people 
  • BBQ setup: Direct cooking 
  • BBQ target temperature: 220-250C 
  • Cooking time: 25 – 30 minutes 
  • Preheat your gas BBQ for direct cooking, aiming for a temperature of 220-250°C.

  • Make the pico de gallo by combining the diced tomatoes, red onion, coriander and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, mix well and set aside.
  • Prepare the burger sauce by mixing together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, gherkin juice, smoked paprika and garlic powder until smooth.

  • Divide the beef mince into 8 equal portions. Press each portion into a thin, even layer directly onto one side of a flour tortilla. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
  • Lightly oil the griddle before placing each tortilla beef-side down. Using a burger press or spatula, press firmly to ensure maximum contact with the griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef develops a deep golden crust.

  • Flip the tacos so the tortilla is now in contact with the griddle. Place a slice of American cheese onto the cooked beef and close the BBQ lid for 1-2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt while the tortilla becomes lightly toasted and crisp.
  • Remove from the griddle and top each taco with a generous amount of homemade burger sauce and pico de gallo.

  • Fold, serve and enjoy while they’re hot, with extra burger sauce on the side for dipping.

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