Description
These Smash Burger Tacos are a delicious fusion of juicy smash burgers and crispy tacos, topped with melted cheese, onions, pickles, lettuce, and a homemade Big Mac-style sauce. With a crispy tortilla base and a flavorful beef patty, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for taco nights, BBQs, or anytime you crave a fun twist on a classic burger!
Ingredients
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For the Big Mac Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Tacos:
- 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas (fajita size)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
- 4 slices American cheese (or preferred cheese)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- Dill pickle chips
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
1. Make the Big Mac Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, pickle relish, Dijon mustard, sugar, vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Stir until well combined, cover, and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to enhance the flavors.
2. Prepare the Smash Burger Tacos:
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions.
- Lay a flour tortilla flat and spread one portion of beef evenly across its surface.
- Season the beef side with salt and pepper.
3. Cook the Tacos:
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly grease with neutral oil.
- Place the tortilla meat-side down onto the skillet, pressing gently with a spatula.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, until a golden-brown crust forms on the beef.
- Flip the taco and immediately top with a slice of cheese.
- Cook for another 1–3 minutes, until the tortilla is crispy but not burnt.
4. Assemble & Serve:
- Remove from heat and repeat for the remaining tacos.
- Top each taco with Big Mac sauce, diced onions, pickles, and shredded lettuce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Sauce Tip: Make the sauce ahead of time—it tastes better after chilling for 30–60 minutes.
- Tortilla Size: Use street taco tortillas for mini smash burger tacos. Adjust beef portions accordingly.
- Cheese Options: Swap American cheese for cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss for a different flavor.
- Cooking Tip: A griddle works best to cook multiple tacos at once. If using a skillet, cook 1–2 tacos at a time.
- Storage: Leftover sauce keeps for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Tacos
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
