Description
Smash Burger Tacos with Big Mac Sauce combine crispy, thin beef patties with a tangy, creamy sauce and fresh toppings wrapped in warm flour tortillas. This fusion-style recipe offers a delicious twist on classic burgers by turning them into handheld tacos, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Smash Burger Tacos
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup pickles, sliced
For the Big Mac Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil to prepare for cooking the patties.
- Divide the beef: While the skillet is heating, divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape them loosely into balls.
- Place beef balls in skillet: When the skillet is hot, place the beef balls spaced evenly in the skillet for cooking.
- Smash the beef: Using a spatula or flat tool, press down each beef ball to form thin patties that will crisp up nicely.
- Cook first side: Let the patties cook for 2-3 minutes to develop a crust on the bottom side.
- Flip and cook second side: Carefully flip the patties and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked.
- Warm tortillas: While the patties cook, warm the flour tortillas in the skillet for 20-30 seconds on each side until soft and slightly golden.
- Mix Big Mac sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, white vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir sauce: Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and well blended.
- Remove patties: Once cooked, take the patties out of the skillet and set aside.
- Assemble tacos: Place a warmed tortilla on each plate to prepare for taco assembly.
- Add burger patty: Place one smash burger patty in the center of each tortilla.
- Add Big Mac sauce: Spoon a generous amount of the sauce over each patty and spread evenly.
- Add lettuce: Top the sauced patties with a handful of shredded lettuce for freshness.
- Add diced onions: Sprinkle diced onions over the lettuce for crunch and flavor.
- Add cheddar cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, allowing it to melt slightly with the warmth of the patty.
- Add pickles: Place a few pickle slices over the cheese for a tangy bite.
- Fold and roll tortillas: Carefully fold the sides of each tortilla inward and roll them up to form the tacos.
- Serve: Serve the smash burger tacos immediately while hot and enjoy your flavorful, quick meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat for variation.
- Use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas for a gluten-free option but note the texture difference.
- The Big Mac sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you want extra cheesiness, add the cheese onto the patties during the last minute of cooking to melt it fully.
- Add sliced tomatoes or jalapeños for additional toppings as desired.
