Big Mac Tacos: Crispy Smash Burger Tacos
A delightful twist on a classic Big Mac, these tacos combine seasoned beef, melty cheese, and all the classic fixings wrapped in a warm tortilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices American cheese
- ¾ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ½ cup dill pickle chips
- ¼ cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (for skillet)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
- Cook the beef: Heat the oil in a skillet, add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and let sear.
- Smash and sizzle: Brown the beef, smashing it with a spatula for a crust.
- Melt the cheese: Top the beef with cheese and cover to melt.
- Warm the tortillas: In a skillet or microwave, warm tortillas.
- Prepare the special sauce: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, vinegar, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Assemble the tacos: Layer beef, lettuce, pickles, onions, and sauce in the tortillas.
- Serve and enjoy: Plate and garnish as desired.
Notes
Feel free to swap ingredients based on personal preferences, such as using grilled chicken, lentils, or different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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