Description
These Big Mac Tacos offer a fun and delicious twist on the classic burger, combining seasoned ground beef cooked crispy on a tortilla with melty cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, and a special homemade sauce reminiscent of a Big Mac. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe delivers all the iconic flavors in handheld taco form, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Tortillas
- 8 ounces ground beef, portioned into 4 balls
- 8 flour tortillas
Cheese & Toppings
- 4–8 cheddar cheese slices
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 16 pickles
Special Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Black pepper to taste
Seasoning
- Onion powder (amount unspecified, recommend ½ teaspoon)
- Garlic powder (amount unspecified, recommend ½ teaspoon)
- Salt or taco seasoning to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until the 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 pickles 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
- To get the authentic smashed burger texture, use a heavy spatula or burger press to firmly flatten the beef on the tortilla.
- Use thick, sturdy flour tortillas to hold the meat and toppings without tearing.
- Adjust the level of ketchup and pickle relish in the sauce to your taste preferences.
- Cheddar cheese slices can be doubled for extra cheesiness.
- Serve immediately for best texture, as the crispy edges soften over time.
