Chapter 1
The birth of a viral sensation
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Chapter 2
Fast food chains jump in
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Chapter 3
The deep history of burger hybrids
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Chapter 4
The tasty science of food fusion
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Inside the burger taco
Ch 1 · The birth of a viral sensation
gus The Viral Burgertaco
From the TikTok screen (on our feed!) / To the Del Taco drive-thru scene (so clean!)
gus The smash burger taco became popular because it cooks in under fifteen minutes and requires minimal kitchen cleanup.
Fun Fact
Viral smash burgers: The hashtag #SmashBurgerTacos has gathered over 300 million views on TikTok since its viral explosion in late 2023.
gus Pressing the meat flat onto a hot griddle creates a savory, caramelized crust through a chemical process.
Glossary
mashup (noun)
Something created by combining elements from two or more different sources. This burger-taco mashup exploded on TikTok in 2023, amassing more than 250 million views.
Something created by combining elements from two or more different sources. This burger-taco mashup exploded on TikTok in 2023, amassing more than 250 million views.
Quiz
Which ingredient is added to the special sauce to provide acidity that cuts through the rich beef fat?
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How long does a typical home-cooked smash burger taco take to prepare from start to finish?
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Which chemical reaction is responsible for creating the flavorful brown crust on a smashed burger patty?