Big Mac Tacos {Smash Burger Tacos}
Servings 4 smash burger tacos
Although these Big Mac tacos are based on a virtual TikTok trend, they're here to stay! These small, bite-sized tacos cook up in just a few minutes in a hot pan. Add a slice of cheese, your favorite toppings, and a drizzle of homemade burger sauce to make them taste just like a Big Mac burger with a healthier spin!
Ingredients
For the Smash Burger Tacos
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef, divided into 4 ounce patties
- 4 6-inch flour tortillas (can use white or whole wheat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices American cheese
- Shredded lettuce
- Minced white onion
- Dill pickle slices
- Tomato slices (optional)
For the Big Mac Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted cashews, soaked
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons diced pickles
- 2 teaspoons pickle juice (from the pickle jar)
- 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 2 hours.
- Add all of the ingredients for the big mac sauce to a mini blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a glass jar storage container, such as a mason jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
For the Burgers
- On a clean work surface, spread the 4 ounce burger patties evenly over the flour tortillas until almost completely covered. Season each patty with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat until lightly smoking. Add one or two patties meat side down and lightly press onto the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, flip, add a cheese slice and cook for another 30 seconds-1 minute. Because the burgers are thin, they won’t take long to cook. Repeat with remaining burger patties.
- To serve the burger tacos, add the lettuce, onion, pickles and tomatoes (if using) and drizzle on 1-2 tablespoons of the big mac sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
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- I used extra lean ground sirloin for the burger patties. Be sure to use extra lean ground meat to prevent the burgers from being too greasy.
- If you prefer less crispy tacos, only flip for a few seconds and then remove from the pan to allow the cheese to melt onto the burger.
- If you have leftover big mac sauce, it also tastes great on your favorite burgers, wraps, or as a dip for fries.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 33gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 810IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 292mgIron: 5mg
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