Smash Burger Tacos — Juicy, Cheesy, and Loaded with Big Mac Flavor
Big Mac-inspired smashburger tacos with thin, crispy beef patties, melty American cheese, and homemade Big Mac sauce on warm flour tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Stovetop / Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Smashburger Patties
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices American cheese
Big Mac Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1¼ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp white pepper (optional)
Assembly
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- ½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup finely diced white onion
- Dill pickle slices
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Make Big Mac sauce: whisk together mayo, pickle relish, mustard, vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Refrigerate 20 min.
- Heat skillet; warm tortillas 1–2 min per side until lightly charred. Set aside.
- Divide beef into 4 equal balls. Heat cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot.
- Place beef ball on skillet, press down to ¼ inch thick. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 min, flip, top with cheese, cook 1–2 min until edges crispy and cheese melted.
- Assemble tacos: spread Big Mac sauce on tortillas, add lettuce, onion, pickle slices, and cheesy patty. Fold like a taco.
- Serve warm with extra Big Mac sauce.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking while smashing patties.
- Adjust seasoning and sauce to taste.
- Optional: sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.