Big Mac Smash Tacos are made with seasoned ground beef, melty American cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, onions, and my homemade Big Mac sauce. With just a little prep and a quick cook time, they’re ready to enjoy in about 30 minutes.
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What are Big Mac Smash Tacos?
Big Mac Smash Tacos are flour tortillas topped with a thin layer of seasoned ground beef, cooked smash burger-style, then topped with American cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions, and Big Mac sauce. They combine the flavors of a Big Mac with the crispy edges of a smash burger.
Who doesn’t love a Big Mac? We sure do, and sometimes we like to put a fun spin on popular takeout favorites.
One of my favorites is my Big Mac Wraps, where cooked hamburger is sliced into strips and wrapped in a flour tortilla with all the classic toppings.
These Big Mac Smash Tacos are another fun twist on the traditional burger. They cook up quickly and have the crispy edges that make smash burgers so irresistible.
Serve them with my homemade potato wedges for a quick, easy meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
- Ground Beef: I use lean ground beef, usually 93/7, but 80/20 makes juicier smash tacos.
- Tortillas: Taco-size (about 5½ inches across) flour tortillas are perfect for making eight smash tacos from one pound of ground beef.
- Cheese: American cheese melts best, so that’s what I use, but any sliced cheese will work.
- Toppings: Shredded iceberg lettuce, chopped yellow onion, and dill pickle chips are the classic Big Mac toppings.
- Big Mac Sauce: My homemade special sauce is made with mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, mustard, white wine vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. White vinegar or apple cider vinegar both work well. If you don’t want to make your own, store-bought Thousand Island dressing is a good shortcut, though it’s thinner than the homemade sauce.
How to Make Big Mac Smash Tacos
Here’s a quick look at the main steps. See the recipe card below for complete instructions.
Press a thin layer of ground beef onto one side of each tortilla.
Cook meat-side down, flip, and melt the cheese on top.
Tips for Making Big Mac Smash Tacos
- Prep the toppings and sauce before you start cooking. These tacos cook quickly, so it’s easiest if the lettuce, onion, pickles, and sauce are ready to go.
- Spread the beef into a thin, even layer almost to the edge of each tortilla. The beef will shrink as it cooks, especially if you’re using 80/20 ground beef.
- Keep finished tacos warm in a 200°F oven if you’re cooking in batches.
- Use a large griddle if you have one. It lets you cook up to four tacos at a time, making the recipe come together much faster.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover tacos without the lettuce, onions, pickles, and sauce in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, or warm in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
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Big Mac Smash Taco Recipe
Ingredients
For the Big Mac Smash Tacos:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 flour tortillas
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup finely diced onions
- 24 dill pickle slices
For the Big Mac Secret Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Make the Big Mac sauce: In a small bowl, mix together all of the sauce ingredients until well combined. Set aside.¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon white wine vinegar
- Prep the vegetables: Shred the lettuce and finely dice the onion.1 cup shredded lettuce, ½ cup finely diced onions
- Make the taco: Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Place a ball in the center of each tortilla and press it into a thin, even layer, spreading the beef almost to the edge. Season with salt and black pepper.1 pound ground beef, salt, 8 flour tortillas, black pepper
- Cook the tacos: Heat an electric griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tacos meat-side down for about 3 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through. Flip, top each taco with a slice of cheese, and cook until the cheese is melted.4 slices American cheese
- Top and serve: Top each taco with shredded lettuce, pickles, chopped onion, and Big Mac sauce. Fold and serve immediately.
About Mindy
Mindy has been cooking for over 30 years, starting as a young mother who learned how to create delicious meals on a budget. Today, she shares approachable recipes made with everyday ingredients that are easy, affordable, and family-friendly. Her goal is to show that great food doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive.