Viral Big Mac Tacos have taken social media by storm - and for good reason! This fun and flavorful mash-up combines everything you love about a classic McDonald’s Big Mac with the ease of a taco. It's the ultimate twist on Taco Tuesday and the whole family will go wild for these! Juicy beef, melty cheese, tangy pickles, and that signature burger sauce… all wrapped up in a warm tortilla.
My Big Mac taco recipe is inspired by a viral recipe on TikTok. If you haven't had the pleasure of trying them, a smash burger is basically a flattened burger with crispy edges. Yum. Only in this recipe that burger is cooked along with a flour tortilla, so they take on a classic taco form.
Once the burger is cooked, just melt some cheese on top then add on your favorite toppings to make these smash burger tacos your own. I've opted for classic Big Mac shredded iceberg lettuce, tangy dill pickles and onion.
No Big Mac would be complete without the sauce so I'm including my easy take on a classic McDonald's burger sauce. Great with tacos, but also delicious drizzled over any burger, sandwich, salad or buddha bowl.
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- Why You'll Love These Viral Big Mac Tacos
- Big Mac Tacos Ingredients
- How to Make Viral Big Mac Tacos - Step-By-Step
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Variations & Substitutions
- Tips & Tricks
- How To Serve
- How To Reheat
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- What Do You Think?!
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Why You'll Love These Viral Big Mac Tacos
- A simple recipe that is quick to prepare and ready to enjoy in 30 minutes.
- Making your own Big Mac smash tacos is a lot healthier than your local takeaway. There's no excessive amounts of salt and sugar or hidden nasties.
- This recipe is easily adapted to suit celiacs or anyone following a gluten free diet, by swapping regular tortillas for a 100% corn or gluten free tortilla.
- You don't have to go full Big Mac - and you can top these smash burger tacos how you like them. I've made some suggestions for other toppings later in this post.
- Kids love any food that's wrapped up in a tortilla, so this recipe can be enjoyed by all the family.
- If you love tacos, try these great tasting recipes:
Big Mac Tacos Ingredients
Find the full list and quantities in the recipe card below.
Ground Beef - I've opted for 80/20 mix ground beef as I find the slightly higher fat content adds much more flavor (this means the meat is 80% lean and 20% fat). But you can make these with whichever ground beef you prefer to eat.
Flour Tortillas - I use small tortillas, opting for street taco sizes which are around 6"/15cm in diameter.
American Cheese - I like to use a ready cut slice of American cheese to top the beef, but you can use any variety of cheese slice.
Big Mac Sauce Ingredient - I combine mayonnaise with white vinegar, yellow mustard, tomato ketchup and salt. What makes this a special sauce is adding sweet pickle relish for that sweet/sour twist.
How to Make Viral Big Mac Tacos - Step-By-Step
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Make the Homemade Big Mac Sauce
Mix together all the sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate.
Prepare the Smash Tacos
In a medium bowl mix the ground beef with salt and pepper and divide into 8 equal portions. Spread the beef over each individual tortilla, taking the seasoned beef right to the edges. Season again with a little salt.
Heat a large, heavy based skillet over a medium heat and wipe the pan around with a small amount of olive oil on a piece of kitchen paper. Then carefully place the tortilla meat-side down in the skillet.
Sear for 2–3 minutes until golden brown, depending on how done you like your burger then flip the tortilla and place a slice of cheese on top.
Cook for a further 30 seconds until the cheese starts to get melty and the taco is toasty. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Serve the Tacos
Pile on lettuce, pickles and onion then top generously with the big mac sauce.
Gently fold the tortillas to make tacos and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I ensure the beef is properly cooked through?
The taco is first cooked beef side down. The easiest way to check the raw meat is cooked through is to gently lift the edge of the tortilla and have a look. If the beef is pink it needs more cooking, if it's completely brown then its ready.
What burger toppings can I use?
With a few simple ingredients you can elevate your tacos. Think about your favorite burger toppings and burger sauces and go with that. Here are some suggestions:
- cheese slices - American cheese, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, mozzarella
- shredded iceberg lettuce
- sliced tomato, dill pickles/gherkins, avocado
- red or white onion - diced, fried or pickled
- chilli - sliced jalapeno or sprinkle of red pepper flakes
- sauces - special sauce, tomato ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, burger relish, sweet relish
What other recipes can I use the special burger sauce with?
This is a special sauce, full of flavor and it would be great topping any beef, lamb, turkey or chicken burger. You could also use it to top regular beef, chicken or fish tacos. It's also great added to your favorite sandwich, drizzled over fries, or a salad or buddha bowl.
Variations & Substitutions
I've used 80/20 ground beef, but you can use a lower fat ground beef if you prefer.
Swap ground beef for other ground meats like ground turkey or lamb.
I've topped the beef with a slice of American cheese but you can swap this for any variety of melted cheese, Swiss cheese and cheddar cheese both melt well.
When making the homemade Big Mac sauce you can swap the sweet pickle relish for finely diced dill pickles and a little of the pickle juice.
Tips & Tricks
- Ensure you season the beef properly with salt and black pepper, this will make a big difference to the final taste.
- Take the raw beef mixture right to the edge of the tortilla as it will shrink back a bit from the edges as it cooks.
- The homemade sauce can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, until you are ready to serve.
How To Serve
I like to serve the tacos topped with melty cheese, iceberg lettuce and onion for crunch, tangy pickles, and finishing with a drizzle of the special burger sauce.
How To Reheat
For the best results, these tacos should be enjoyed freshly cooked, straight from the pan. You can reheat them by putting them back into a hot pan, or the microwave to warm through.
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Viral Big Mac Tacos (Smash Burger Tacos) Recipe
Ingredients
For the Tacos:
- 20 oz Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper
- 8 small Flour Tortillas - street taco size - around 6"/15cm
- 8 slices American Cheese
- 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce - finely shredded
- ¼ cup Dill Pickles/Gherkins - sliced
- ¼ cup Onion - finely diced
For the Easy Big Mac Sauce:
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
- 2 tsp White Vinegar
- 2 tsp Yellow Mustard
- 1 tsp Tomato Ketchup
- Sea Salt - to taste
Instructions
Make the Big Mac Sauce
- Mix together all the sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate.
Prepare the Smash Tacos
- In a medium bowl mix the ground beef with salt and pepper and divide into 8 equal portions.
- Spread the beef over each individual tortilla, taking the meat right to the edges. Season again with a little salt.
- Heat a large, heavy based skillet over a medium heat and wipe the pan around with a small amount of olive oil on a piece of kitchen paper.
- Carefully place the tortilla meat side down in the skillet. Sear for 2–3 minutes, depending on how done you like your burger.
- Flip the tortilla and place a slice of cheese on top. Cook for a further 30 seconds until the cheese starts to get melty and the taco is toasty.
- Remove from the heat and reserve on a plate or tray and repeat with the remaining tortillas. To keep warm either tent with foil or cover and place the burger tortillas. in a warm oven at 200ºF/100ºC
Serve the Tacos
- Pile on lettuce, pickles and onion then top generously with the big mac sauce.
- Gently fold the tortillas to make tacos and enjoy.
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