Description
Big Mac Smash Burger Tacos are a fun and flavorful twist on the classic Big Mac burger, combining smashed beef patties with melty cheese, special sauce, and fresh veggies all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. This easy stovetop recipe delivers all the iconic flavors of a Big Mac in a taco format, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tacos
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 flour tortillas
- 8 slices cheese (American or cheddar recommended)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
For the Special Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp dill pickle juice
- 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
For the Toppings
- Iceberg lettuce, shredded
- Tomato, chopped
- Dill pickles, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle juice, yellow mustard, and sweet pickle relish. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Optionally, add garlic powder and onion powder for extra flavor. Set aside to let flavors meld.
- Portion and Shape the Beef: Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions, about 2 oz each. Using your fingers, gently press and flatten each portion onto the center of a flour tortilla until fully smashed and thin. Season the beef side with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the Taco Burgers: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place the tacos beef-side down on the hot surface. Depending on your pan size, cook several tacos at once. Press down firmly on the tortilla side using another pan, skillet, burger press, or heavy object. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef is nicely browned.
- Flip and Melt Cheese: Carefully flip the tacos and immediately place a slice of cheese on top of each beef patty. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt. Then remove tacos from heat.
- Assemble Tacos: Spread a generous amount of the prepared special sauce onto each taco. Add shredded iceberg lettuce, chopped tomato, and dill pickle slices on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Big Mac Smash Burger Tacos immediately while warm and enjoy the classic Big Mac flavors with a fun taco twist.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder and onion powder to the special sauce.
- Use American cheese for a more traditional Big Mac taste or cheddar for sharper flavor.
- Pressing the beef firmly ensures a crispy, caramelized crust on the smashed patty.
- If you don’t have a heavy object to press with, use another pan to gently press down on the taco patties while cooking.
- These tacos are best eaten immediately for the best texture and melted cheese experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Big Mac, Smash Burger, Tacos, Ground Beef, Quick Dinner, American Fast Food, Homemade, Special Sauce
