Big Mac Tacos (Crispy Smash Burger Tacos)
These Big Mac Tacos combine the delicious flavors of a classic fast-food burger with crispy tortillas, special sauce, and fresh toppings. Perfect for a fun weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Taco Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20) For best crispy edges.
- 8 small flour tortillas Use gluten-free tortillas if needed.
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices American cheese Cheddar or Colby can be used as substitutes.
- ¾ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ½ cup dill pickle chips
- ¼ cup finely chopped white onion Adjust for kids' preferences.
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil For skillet frying.
Special Sauce Ingredients
- ¾ cup mayonnaise Can use light mayo.
- 3 tablespoons ketchup Reduced-sugar ketchup is an option.
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Making the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Taste and adjust to preference.
Preparing the Tacos
- Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions and press it onto one side of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle the pressed beef with salt and pepper.
Cooking the Beef
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place tortillas beef-side down into the skillet.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until beef is deeply browned and crispy.
Adding Cheese
- Flip the tacos so tortilla side is down and add a slice of cheese on each beef side.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and tortilla is golden.
Assembling the Tacos
- Remove tacos from skillet and top each with shredded lettuce, pickle chips, and chopped onion.
- Drizzle special sauce over toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
Prep the sauce and toppings in advance for quicker assembly. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.