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    Big Mac Smash Tacos

    Published: Jun 7, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These Big Mac Smash Tacos are a fast, easy, and delicious recipe that’s perfect for any weeknight or weekend meal—definitely a keeper!

    Big Mac Smash Tacos

    Get ready to meet your new obsession: the Big Mac Smash Tacos! Picture this: the mouthwatering flavors of a Big Mac combined with the latest trend of Smash Burgers. Yep, it’s a match made in culinary heaven!

    Recently, smash burgers have been dominating the internet, with people showcasing their skills on Blackstone grills. Intrigued by the hype, I decided to give them a try, and boy, did they live up to expectations! It’s easy to see why they have become a craving for many.

    holding big mac tacos

    But the real star of the show is the Big Mac Tacos TikTok craze. It’s an exciting and fun way to switch things up on taco night.

    By combining the iconic McDonald’s Big Mac with the deliciousness of a smash burger, you get an ingenious creation that satisfies both cravings in one bite. The taste is simply out of this world.

    While this recipe calls for Thousand Island Dressing as the big mac taco sauce, you can easily make your own Big Mac sauce at home using a few simple ingredients.

    The concept behind these smash burger tacos is brilliant: take a smashed burger and layer it with all your favorite Big Mac toppings, then wrap it all up in a soft flour tortilla. The result? An effortless weeknight meal that will delight everyone. It’s truly a smashing idea!

    big mac smash taco ingredients

    Big Mac Tacos Ingredients & Substitutions

    • Ground beef: A lean ground beef like 90/10 works best but could use ground chicken, ground pork or ground turkey.
    • Tortillas: Flour tortillas work best and small in size but can swap for low carb tortillas for a low carb option.
    • Cheese: American cheese slices is what we used but could also use colby jack, cheddar, swiss or your favorite cheese.
    • Toppings: Shredded lettuce, diced onions, pickle slices. Add some heat with slice jalapenos on top.
    • Condiment: Thousand island dressing or homemade big mac sauce.
    • Seasonings: Salt and pepper, hamburger seasoning or whatever seasoning you’d like on your meat.

    How to Make Big Mac Smash Tacos

    smashed ground beef on a tortilla

    Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions. Spread each portion of ground beef on a tortilla. Press down and spread out into a thin layer. Season with salt and pepper.

    cooked smashed burger on a tortilla

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place tortillas one at a time beef side down and cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef is cooked through and browned.

    sliced cheese on beef patty

    Flip the tortilla over and let cook for 30 seconds. Remove from the pan and place a slice of cheese on top of the beef patty. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

    big mac toppings on big mac tacos

    Top each taco with pickles, lettuce, onions and Thousand Island dressing. Fold over like a taco and serve!

    Tips for Making Smashed Burger Tacos

    • Smash burgers thinly so they cook thoroughly.
    • Use small flour tortillas (fajita sized) to make it easier to hold the giant taco roll.
    • Use good quality lean meat to avoid a greasy mess.

    What to Serve with Big Mac Tacos

    These are great served with steak fries, chips, coleslaw, corn on the cob, Mexican rice, guacamole and chips or a side salad.

    Storing & Reheating

    • To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge without the pickles, lettuce, onion and dressing up to 3 days.
    • To Reheat: Heat in microwave to desired temperature, then add toppings.
    smash burger tacos on a platter with fries

    FAQs

    Can I substitute ingredients in big mac smash tacos?

    Of course you can. These tacos are versatile and can be made with whatever toppings you’d like to put on them.

    Are big mac smash tacos gluten free?

    For this recipe they are not because we are using a flour tortillas but you can swap for a gluten free tortilla to make them gluten free.

    What kind of tortillas should I use for big mac tacos?

    The best size of tortillas to use are the fajita size. They are small and easily fit in your hand.

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    Big Mac Smash Tacos

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    These Big Mac Smash Tacos are a fast, easy, and delicious recipe that's perfect for any weeknight or weekend meal—definitely a keeper!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Dishes
    Cuisine American
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound 90/10 ground beef
    • 8 soft taco size flour tortillas
    • 8 slices American cheese
    • 2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
    • 1/2 cup diced onion
    • ½ cup thousand island dressing
    • Pickle slices
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions. Spread each portion of ground beef on a tortilla. Press down and spread out into a thin layer. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place tortillas one at a time beef side down and cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef is cooked through and browned.
    • Flip the tortilla over and let cook for 30 seconds. Remove from the pan and place a slice of cheese on top of the beef patty. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
    • Top each taco with pickles, lettuce, onions and Thousand Island dressing. Fold over like a taco and serve!

    Notes

    • To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge without the pickles, lettuce, onion and dressing up to 3 days.
    • To Reheat: Heat in microwave to desired temperature, then add toppings.

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    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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