Description
Delicious Big Mac-inspired tacos featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup diced red onions
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (like avocado or canola)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickles
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, chopped pickles, mustard, ketchup, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth. This is your Big Mac-inspired taco sauce. You can make this ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep the Beef: Divide the ground beef into 6 equal balls. Don’t overwork the meat — you want it tender. Season each with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat and Smash: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the pan. Place one tortilla down, and immediately top it with a beef ball. Use a spatula or burger press to firmly smash the beef onto the tortilla, pressing it flat and thin.
- Crisp and Flip: Cook for about 2–3 minutes until the edges are browned and crispy. Flip the tortilla so the beef is now facing down. Place a slice of cheddar on top of the cooked beef, let it melt slightly (about 30 seconds), then remove from the pan.
- Assemble the Tacos: Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced pickles, red onions, and a generous drizzle of the Big Mac sauce. Fold and serve warm. You can also serve them open-faced like mini tostadas.
Notes
- These tacos can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Feel free to add additional toppings such as tomatoes or avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg