Big Mac Smash Burger Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, 80% lean and 20% fat
• mini taco shells (8–10 shells)
• 10 cheddar cheese slices
• 1 cup chopped lettuce
• 1 cup pickles
• salt (To taste; also use a pinch on each beef-topped shell.)
• 1 cup mayonnaise (For the Big Mac sauce)
• 3 tbsp ketchup (For the Big Mac sauce)
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (For the Big Mac sauce)
• 2 tbsp yellow onion, diced (For the Big Mac sauce)
• salt (To taste, for the Big Mac sauce)
• 1 tbsp relish, chopped (For the Big Mac sauce)
• 1 tbsp white vinegar (For the Big Mac sauce)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For the Big Mac sauce)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the Big Mac sauce)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (For the Big Mac sauce)
• cooking oil (A small amount, for heating the skillet)

Steps

1. 1

   Make the Big Mac sauce by combining the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, diced yellow onion, salt, chopped relish, white vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a bowl.

2. 2

   Mix the sauce ingredients until well combined. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can meld.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet over high heat and add a small amount of cooking oil.

4. 4

   Place 2–3 tablespoons of ground beef in the center of each mini taco shell.

5. 5

   Gently press the ground beef down onto each shell to create an even layer, then sprinkle a pinch of salt over the beef.

6. 6

   Place the beef side of the tacos down in the hot skillet, then immediately reduce the heat to medium-low.

7. 7

   Cook for 4–5 minutes, or until the ground beef is cooked through. If the skillet is large enough, cook two tacos at a time.

8. 8

   Flip the tacos and cook the other side until the shells are crispy and golden.

9. 9

   Top each taco with one slice of cheddar cheese, chopped lettuce, and pickles.

10. 10

    Drizzle the chilled Big Mac sauce over each taco.

11. 11

    Serve the Big Mac tacos immediately.

Notes

The source says to add a small amount of oil but does not specify a quantity. It also refers to the mini shells as tortillas during preparation. The source does not specify an exact final internal temperature for the beef.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• American
• tacos
• smash burger
• skillet
• quick meal