Two American fast food favorites combine into one ultimate comfort food viral obsession: Big Mac Smash Tacos! These are dangerously delicious and can be made in under 30 minutes.
Fusion foods are brilliant. I mean, why choose one delicious dish when you can enjoy TWO flavorful foods in one!
Like this Big Mac Smash Taco recipe. This viral sensation is genius.
It's taking the classic McDonald's Big Mac burger with special sauce and enjoying it in taco form. Pure genius!
We have a serious obsession with these Big Mac smash tacos in our house. Trust us: you're gonna love it, too!
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🌟 Why this recipe works
There's so much to love about this mouthwatering recipe:
- It's fast: you can make this satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.
- It's full of simple everyday ingredients that you can easily find in any local grocery store. You probably already have what you need in your pantry and fridge!
- This dish is super satisfying. One of American's most beloved burgers in taco form. Need I say more?
- It's also a recipe that is easy to customize. See my ingredient notes below.
🛒 Ingredient notes
- Ground meat - We use ground beef to keep it authentic with the Big Mac theme here. But you can easily use ground turkey instead.
- Tortillas - We use mini flour tortillas, because a regular sized tortilla makes a HUGE burger taco.
- Toppings - This recipe calls for classic burger toppings: pickles, lettuce, and sliced cheese.
- Sauce - The sauce ingredients make a classic copycat Big Mac sauce that is irresistible. Save any extra and dip your fries in it!
Time saving tips and substitutions
This is already a recipe that you can whip up quickly, but here are some tips to help you save even more time. Plus, some substitution/addition ideas:
- Use pre-sliced cheese instead of slicing a block of cheese yourself.
- Buy a jar of pre-sliced pickles and a jar of relish instead of slicing dill pickles and chopping pickles.
- For toppings, you could add or substitute dairy-free/vegan cheese, shredded cheese instead of sliced cheese, chopped tomatoes, and sliced red onions or chopped white onions.
✅ Step-by-step instructions
You'll find the full list of ingredients with measurements, along with more detailed instructions, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here are some step-by-step photos to show you how to make this easy recipe.
- Start by making the Big Mac Sauce. Set the bowl aside.
2. Season the ground beef, then form four patties. Smash them onto the mini tortilla rounds.
3. Heat oil over a skillet at medium-heat. Place the meat and tortillas onto the pan, beef side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the meat is mostly cooked.
4. Flip over and cook tortilla side down for another 2-3 minutes, until the beef is fully cooked.
5. Place onto a plate, then top with lettuce, pickles, and any other toppings you want.
6. Drizzle the Big Mac sauce over the burger tacos and serve immediately.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. After that, they might get too soggy.
The best way is to reheat these big mac smash tacos in an air fryer or on a skillet. You could microwave them, but the tortilla may turn out too soggy or gummy.
🍽 Serving ideas
I love these Big Mac Smash Tacos all on their own as a snack to get through the mid-day slump or for a satisfying easy weeknight dinner.
Keep the smashed theme going by serving them with some Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes.
Or serve them with a side salad like this tasty Charred Corn Salad or Cucumber Dill Salad.
🍷 🥂 Wine pairings
This high-low meal deserves to be served with a glass of wine. And, it's a versatile dish that pairs well with both white wine and red wine.
White wine pairing: the brininess and tanginess of the pickles pair well with a crisp white wine, such as a Sauvignon Blanc or a dry Riesling.
Red wine pairing: the hearty beef pairs well with a rich Syrah or a Tempranillo.
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Big Mac Smash Tacos
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped pickles
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
Toppings
- 8 mini tortillas
- 8 slices cheese American, cheddar, or dairy-free
- 1 cup chopped lettuce romaine or iceberg
- 1 cup sliced dill pickles
Instructions
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper. Form four round patties and set aside on a plate.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles, white vinegar.
- Take one shaped burger patty and smash it in an even layer onto one mini tortilla, bringing the meat out to the sides. It's okay if the meat goes a little past the edges of the tortilla, as it will shrink a bit when cooking. Repeat with remaining three patties and tortillas.
- Heat olive oil on a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place one burger patty and tortilla, meat side down, and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until the meat is mostly cooked.
- Flip over so the tortilla side is down, top with slice of cheese, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the cheese has melted and meat is fully cooked. Repeat with remaining three burgers and tortillas.
- Top each with lettuce, pickles, and drizzly with sauce. Serve immediately, either folded up like a taco or serve open faced.
Notes
- Use mini flour tortillas for the best result.
- I use ground beef that is an 80/20 mix, which gives you big flavors still but less fat.
- You can use your favorite sliced cheese. I use dairy-free slices and it's just as delicious!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.
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