Big Mac Style Smash Burger Tacos
These Big Mac Style Smash Burger Tacos bring the iconic flavor of a Big Mac to a fun, hand-held format. Crispy, cheesy smash burger patties are nestled in warm tortillas and topped with special sauce, shredded lettuce, and other classic fixings for an irresistible flavor explosion.
Equipment
- Large cast-iron skillet or griddle
- Burger press or sturdy spatula
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, halved
- 4 small flour tortillas street taco size
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of sugar
- ½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- ¼ cup dill pickle slices, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, and sugar.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 ounces each).
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Place one portion of ground beef in the skillet and immediately smash it down very thin using a burger press or a sturdy spatula.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is deeply browned and crispy.
- Flip the patty and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until cooked through.
- During the last 30 seconds of cooking, place two halves of cheddar cheese on top of the patty to melt.
- Repeat with the remaining ground beef portions.
- While the patties are still warm, place one cheesy smash burger patty on each tortilla.
- Top with a generous dollop of special sauce, shredded lettuce, diced onion, and chopped pickles.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, mix a pinch of cayenne pepper into the special sauce. You can also substitute the cheddar cheese with pepper jack or Swiss cheese. For low-carb option, use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas. Leftover burger patties can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and the special sauce for up to 5 days. Reheat patties and assemble the tacos with fresh toppings when ready to eat.