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Big Mac Smash Taco Recipe

These Big Mac Smash Tacos are loaded with seasoned ground beef, melty American cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, onions, and homemade Big Mac sauce. Crispy, flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes, they're an easy family dinner everyone will love.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: big mac smash taco recipe, big mac smash tacos
Servings: 4 servings of 2 tacos
Calories: 674kcal
Author: Mindy Boyd

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.

Notes

The amounts for the lettuce, onion, and pickles are approximate.
You may have a little Big Mac sauce left over, depending on how much you use on each taco.
Nutrition information is approximate and will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands used.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1402mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 592IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 363mg | Iron: 5mg