Description
Big Mac Tacos are a delicious fusion that combines smashed burger patties with classic taco style, featuring juicy ground beef pressed onto tortillas, melty cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, pickles, and a creamy homemade special sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, these tacos are perfect for quick weeknight dinners or fun gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Taco Filling
- 8 ounces ground beef, portioned into 4 balls
- 8 flour tortillas
- 4–8 cheddar cheese slices
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 16 pickles
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until spices are evenly distributed throughout the beef.
- Portion the Meat: Divide the burger mixture into 4 equally sized balls for convenience and even cooking.
- Spread Meat on Tortillas: Spread each ground beef ball evenly over a tortilla, leaving some tortilla exposed around the edges. Season with salt or taco seasoning if desired.
- Make Special Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the Workstation: Lay out tortillas, cheese, sauce, lettuce, and toppings for easy assembly.
- Cook the Meat on Skillet or Griddle: Preheat a large griddle or skillet over high heat. Place the meat-covered side of the tortilla down and firmly smash the beef with a spatula or burger press until thin and evenly spread. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the beef is browned and crisp.
- Flip and Add Cheese: Using a spatula or bench scraper, carefully flip the tortilla. Reduce heat to medium and immediately top each with cheddar cheese so it melts over the beef.
- Assemble the Tacos: Top each cheesy beef taco with shredded lettuce and pickles. Add your desired amount of prepared sauce, and any other favorite toppings if you like.
- Serve: Serve your Big Mac Tacos hot, arranged on a serving plate for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite toppings such as diced tomatoes, onions, or jalapeños.
- For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of taco seasoning to the ground beef before cooking.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas as desired.
- If you want extra crunch, toast the tortillas before adding the meat.
- The special sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
