Combine the juicy goodness of a smash burger with the convenience of tacos, topped with all your favorite Big Mac ingredients. These smash burger tacos are sure to be a hit at your next meal!
Give your taco night a fun and delicious twist with these smash burger tacos inspired by the iconic Big Mac. Juicy ground beef is smashed onto tortillas, topped with melty cheese, and loaded with all the classic Big Mac fixings, including a tangy special sauce.
Ingredients:
For the Big Mac Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tablespoon of sweet relish (or chopped pickles)
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
For the Tacos:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 12 mini flour tortillas
- 12 slices American cheese
- 1/2 white onion, finely diced
- 24 slices pickles
- Iceberg lettuce, shredded
Instructions
- Make the Big Mac Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder ;
- Blend thoroughly until the ingredients are fully integrated.
- Seal and chill in the refrigerator until needed.
- Prepare the Beef:
- Season the ground beef with salt and black pepper.
- Divide the ground beef into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- Cook the Beef:
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
- Place the mini flour tortillas on the skillet, leaving enough space to smash the beef balls on top.
- Place one beef ball in the center of each tortilla.
- Using a spatula, smash the beef balls flat onto the tortillas, pressing firmly to spread the beef to the edges of the tortillas.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef is browned and crispy on the edges.
- Add the Cheese:
- Flip the tortillas with the beef side up and immediately place a slice of American cheese on top of each beef patty.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Remove the tacos from the skillet and place them on a serving platter.
- Top each taco with finely diced white onion, pickle slices, and shredded iceberg lettuce.
- Drizzle or spread the prepared Big Mac sauce over the toppings.
- Serve:
- Serve the smash burger tacos immediately while they’re hot and the cheese is melty.
- Enjoy the delicious combination of a smash burger and taco, all in one bite!
Conclusion
These smash burger tacos are a fun and tasty way to enjoy the flavors of a classic Big Mac in a new format. With juicy beef, melty cheese, and all the traditional toppings, they make for a perfect meal or party snack that everyone will love. Enjoy these delicious and creative tacos at your next gathering!