Easy Big Mac Tacos Recipe (Viral Smash Burger Tacos)

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Easy Big Mac Tacos Recipe (Viral Smash Burger Tacos)

Easy Big Mac Tacos born from the viral Smash Burger Taco trend on social media! These delicious tacos have all the flavors and ingredients of McDonald’s famous burger and special sauce loaded into small tortillas instead of hamburger buns. Perfect for a tasty taco Tuesday or any weeknight meal!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: tacos

Calories: 328kcal

Ingredients

Big Mac Sauce

1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
2 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Optional: 1-2 tbsp ketchup

Tacos

8 small tortillas flour or corn - street taco style
1 lb lean ground beef 90/10
Salt and pepper to taste
Avocado oil or your favorite oil, for frying
8 slices American cheese
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
16 slices dill pickles

Instructions

Make the Big Mac sauce first by stirring all ingredients together in a bowl until combined. The original Big Mac sauce doesn't have ketchup but you can taste and add it in if you prefer. Set aside in the fridge.
1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish, 2 tsp mustard, 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, Optional: 1-2 tbsp ketchup
Have your shredded lettuce and pickle slices ready for serving. The tacos will cook fast and you want to add the toppings before the dish gets cold.
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce, 16 slices dill pickles
Place tortillas down flat, then divide ground beef into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and place at the center of the each tortilla.
8 small tortillas, 1 lb lean ground beef
Press the meat flat into a circle until it almost reaches the edge of the tortilla. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper.
Salt and pepper
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and add a thin layer of oil. You can also grill these - heat the grill to medium high then grease the grates.
Avocado oil
Once the oil starts smoking, place the tortillas down meat side down. Fit as many in the pay you can without overlapping (you'll cook these in batches). Press down with a spatula and cook for 2 minutes until the meat gets golden brown.
Flip the tortillas, and add a slice of American cheese on top. Cover for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
8 slices American cheese
Remove from the pan or grill, then repeat with the rest of the tortillas. You can keep the cooked ones in a 200 degree oven so they stay warm until ready to eat.
Top with pickles, shredded lettuce, and a drizzle of Big Mac sauce. Enjoy!

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Notes

Expert Tips

Since these tacos are thin, they'll cool quickly once cooked. To keep them warm before eating, you can place them in a 200-degree oven while you cook the rest of the tacos.
Most of the recipes use flour tortillas, but I used corn tortillas to make it gluten-free. It turned out really delicious, so either one works - just make sure they are the small street taco-style tortillas

Storage Tips

These Big Mac tacos are best eaten immediately. However, you can store leftover tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer to retain the crispiness, but keep in mind that they may get a little soggy.

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