Description
This Big Mac Smash Burger Taco recipe combines the classic flavors of a Big Mac with the crispy satisfaction of a taco. Featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, shredded lettuce, pickles, and tangy Big Mac sauce smashed into a golden tortilla, this easy and fun dinner idea is perfect for quick meals, game nights, or entertaining. A viral taco trend worth every bite!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
6 soft flour tortillas
6 slices cheddar cheese or 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar
1 cup shredded lettuce
½ cup dill pickle slices
¼ cup diced white onion
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon white vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, and vinegar to create the Big Mac sauce. Stir until smooth and set aside.
2. Roll ground beef into six loose 2-ounce balls. Don’t overwork the meat.
3. Heat a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Place a tortilla onto the skillet and top with one beef ball.
5. Smash the beef flat using a burger press or spatula. Sear for 2–3 minutes until the beef crisps.
6. Flip the taco and cook for 1 additional minute.
7. Immediately add a slice or sprinkle of cheddar on top. Cover the skillet briefly to melt the cheese.
8. Remove the taco from the skillet and top with shredded lettuce, pickles, onion, and a generous drizzle of Big Mac sauce.
9. Serve hot with extra sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
Don’t skip preheating your skillet — that high heat is key for a crispy beef crust.
Keep the toppings cool and crisp by assembling tacos just before serving.
Use a lid briefly when melting cheese to get that oozy, diner-style melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg