Ingredients
For the Tacos:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciest smash)
- 10 street taco-size flour tortillas
- 10 slices cheddar or American cheese
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ½ cup finely diced white onion
- 1 cup dill pickle chips
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
For the Special Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet relish
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Make the Big Mac sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet relish, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust seasoning—you want a creamy, tangy kick reminiscent of the real thing! Chill sauce while prepping other ingredients. Pro tip: Make the sauce a day ahead for maximum flavor fusion.
- Prep your fillings: Shred the lettuce, dice the onions, and get your pickles ready. Place all toppings within easy reach for a smooth assembly line. Sprinkle sesame seeds onto a small plate. Personal note: Chilling lettuce and onions keeps everything extra-crisp and satisfying.
- Smash and cook the beef: Divide ground beef into 10 golf ball–sized portions. Place a tortilla on a hot, dry skillet, lay a beef ball in the center, then press down firmly (use a spatula with parchment paper for easy smash action) until beef is thin and covers most of the tortilla. Grill on medium-high until beef browns and crisps at the edges—about 2 minutes. Flip, top with cheese, and cook another 1 minute until cheese melts and tortilla is golden. Actionable tip: Use a cast iron pan for best results. The heavier, the better the smash!
- Assemble your Big Mac tacos: With the cheese melted, remove from skillet. Top with lettuce, onion, pickles, two generous drizzles of Big Mac sauce, and a dusting of sesame seeds. Fold gently for the perfect taco grip. Personalization: Add extra pickles or spice with jalapeños for your perfect bite!
- Serve & share: Arrange tacos on a platter for crowd appeal. Snap a photo—it’s Instagram gold—and dig in while hot for maximum crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Make the Big Mac sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet relish, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust seasoning—you want a creamy, tangy kick reminiscent of the real thing! Chill sauce while prepping other ingredients. Pro tip: Make the sauce a day ahead for maximum flavor fusion.
- Prep your fillings: Shred the lettuce, dice the onions, and get your pickles ready. Place all toppings within easy reach for a smooth assembly line. Sprinkle sesame seeds onto a small plate. Personal note: Chilling lettuce and onions keeps everything extra-crisp and satisfying.
- Smash and cook the beef: Divide ground beef into 10 golf ball–sized portions. Place a tortilla on a hot, dry skillet, lay a beef ball in the center, then press down firmly (use a spatula with parchment paper for easy smash action) until beef is thin and covers most of the tortilla. Grill on medium-high until beef browns and crisps at the edges—about 2 minutes. Flip, top with cheese, and cook another 1 minute until cheese melts and tortilla is golden. Actionable tip: Use a cast iron pan for best results. The heavier, the better the smash!
- Assemble your Big Mac tacos: With the cheese melted, remove from skillet. Top with lettuce, onion, pickles, two generous drizzles of Big Mac sauce, and a dusting of sesame seeds. Fold gently for the perfect taco grip. Personalization: Add extra pickles or spice with jalapeños for your perfect bite!
- Serve & share: Arrange tacos on a platter for crowd appeal. Snap a photo—it’s Instagram gold—and dig in while hot for maximum crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
- Method: Pan-Frying, Smash Technique
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
- Diet: None Selected