Instructions

• In a medium bowl, add 1.5 pounds ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently until just combined; do not overwork the meat.
• Lay the 6 (6-inch) small flour tortillas flat on a sheet of parchment paper or a sheet pan.
• Divide the seasoned beef into six even portions. Place one portion on the center of each tortilla.
• Using your hands or the back of a spoon, press each portion into a thin, even layer that covers the entire tortilla. The meat will shrink as it cooks. If you want grilled onions, press a thin layer of the minced onion on top of the beef now.
• Preheat a heavy skillet or griddle over high heat until very hot.
• Using a wide spatula, transfer one or more tortillas (meat side down) to the hot skillet. Press each meat layer once with the spatula to flatten and ensure good contact with the skillet.
• Cook the meat 1–2 minutes on the first side, until the edges are browned. Flip each tortilla so the beef is now facing up (the tortilla will be against the skillet).
• Immediately place one slice of American cheese on each cooked beef layer. Cover the skillet for 10–20 seconds to melt the cheese.
• Remove the cooked tacos from the skillet. Top each (cheese-covered) beef layer with shredded lettuce, minced onion, dill pickles, and a generous drizzle of burger sauce. Fold the tortillas and serve.