Big Mac Tacos (Smash Burger Tacos)
Ingredients
- 1 lbground beef patties)
80/20 divided into 4 (4oz
- 46 inch flour tortillas
- 1 tspkosher salt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 4slices american cheese
- ¼ cbig mac sauce
- ¾ cshredded lettuce
- 3 tbspminced white onion
- 12dill pickle slices
- ½ cmayonnaise
- 1 ½ tbspdijon mustard or yellow mustard
- 1 tspwhite vinegar
- 2 tbspgrated white onion
- 2 tbspsweet pickle relish
- ½ tspkosher salt
- ½ tsppaprika
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- ½ tsponion powder
Directions
For the big mac sauce:
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients. Transfer to a glass jar storage container, such as a mason jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
For the burgers:
- 1
On a clean work surface, spread the 4 ounce burger patties evenly over the flour tortillas until almost completely covered. Season each pattie with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat until lightly smoking. Add one or two patties meat side down and lightly press onto the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, flip, add a cheese slice and cook for another 1 or 2 minutes. The burgers are thin and won’t take long. Repeat with remaining burger patties.
- 3
To dress the burger tacos, drizzle on 1-2 tablespoons of the big mac sauce, add the lettuce, onion and 3 pickles. Serve immediately.
Big Mac Tacos (Smash Burger Tacos)
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About this Recipe
Ready to dive into the viral sensation that's sweeping the internet? These Big Mac Tacos, also known as Smash Burger Tacos, bring all the iconic flavors of your favorite drive-thru burger into a fun, easy-to-eat taco format that's perfect for a quick dinner.
Why This Recipe Works
The genius of this recipe lies in the smash burger technique, pressing the ground beef directly onto a soft tortilla as it cooks. This creates an incredibly flavorful, crispy beef crust that seamlessly merges with the tortilla, ensuring every bite is packed with savory goodness. Paired with a creamy, zesty homemade special sauce, this recipe delivers an authentic Big Mac experience right at home.
What to Expect Prepare for a delightful explosion of flavor and texture. Each Big Mac Taco offers savory, juicy ground beef, softened American cheese, and a refreshing crunch from crisp shredded lettuce, finely minced white onion, and tangy dill pickle slices. The rich, creamy, and subtly sweet special sauce, bursting with flavors of grated onion, sweet pickle relish, and a blend of spices, ties it all together beautifully. It’s a satisfying and incredibly tasty dinner that feels like a treat.
Customization & Variations While the classic combination is hard to beat, you can easily tweak these Smash Burger Tacos to your preference. If you don't have Dijon mustard for the special sauce, yellow mustard works just as well to provide that tangy note. You could also experiment with different types of cheese slices, though American cheese provides that signature melty, mild flavor that defines the classic Big Mac taste.
Serving & Context These Smash Burger Tacos are perfect for a fun weeknight dinner, a casual get-together with friends, or whenever you're craving that iconic fast-food flavor in an exciting and easy-to-make package. They are hearty enough to be a complete meal on their own.