Description
Big Mac Style Smash Burger Tacos combine the iconic flavors of a classic Big Mac with the fun format of tacos. Crispy smashed beef, melty cheese, tangy pickles, and a creamy special sauce come together in this quick, crave-worthy street food fusion.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
6 small flour tortillas
6 slices cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt to taste
Salt and pepper, to season beef
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to make the special sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Divide ground beef into 6 equal portions and roll into loose balls.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Place a tortilla on the hot surface and immediately top with a beef ball.
- Using a sturdy spatula, smash the beef flat onto the tortilla. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until the beef is browned and the tortilla is slightly crispy underneath.
- Flip the taco so the beef side is down. Place a slice of cheddar on top and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Repeat with remaining beef and tortillas.
- Top each taco with shredded lettuce, chopped onions, sliced pickles, and a generous drizzle of the special sauce.
Notes
Swap cheddar for American cheese for a more classic Big Mac flavor.
Add jalapeños or pepper jack cheese for a spicier version.
Use low-carb tortillas or lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
Ground turkey or plant-based meat works well as a beef alternative.
Store components separately to maintain texture; do not store fully assembled tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
