Description
Culinary creativity meets fast-food nostalgia in this big mac smash tacos recipe that blends classic burger flavors with Mexican-style street food. Melted cheese, special sauce, and crispy beef patties create a delicious fusion that will satisfy burger and taco enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (preferably 80% lean, 20% fat)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Dill pickle slices
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Whip up the signature sauce by blending mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl until thoroughly combined and silky smooth.
- Divide ground beef into 6 equal spherical portions. Preheat a large skillet or griddle to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Position each beef ball onto the hot surface and forcefully press down with a spatula, creating an ultra-thin, crispy-edged patty. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear each patty for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, ensuring a deep golden-brown crust and complete internal cooking.
- Gently warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until they become flexible and pliable.
- Lavishly spread the prepared special sauce across each tortilla’s surface.
- Center a sizzling smashed patty onto each sauce-coated tortilla.
- Embellish with crisp shredded lettuce, finely diced onions, melted cheddar cheese, and tangy dill pickle slices.
- Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds across the tacos for an authentic Big Mac appearance.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by additional special sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Customize the special sauce by adjusting ingredients to match personal taste preferences, making the recipe more versatile and personalized.
- Choose lean ground beef for a healthier version, or swap with plant-based patties to create a vegetarian-friendly alternative that maintains the classic flavor profile.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or flat griddle for optimal smashing and crispy edges, ensuring each patty develops a delicious caramelized crust during cooking.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline the cooking process, allowing for quick assembly and reducing overall preparation time for a hassle-free meal experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg