How to Make the VIRAL Big Mac Tacos

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Small Flour Tortillas (6‑inch diameter, soft)
• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (medium shred, mild flavor)
• 1 small Yellow Onion (finely diced for topping)
• 3 tbsp Dill Pickles (chopped, hamburger‑style)
• 2 tbsp Ketchup
• 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard
• 3.5 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce (adds umami depth)
• 1 tsp Beef Rub (store‑bought or homemade (salt, pepper, garlic powder))
• 2 tbsp Bacon Grease (rendered from cooked bacon, for cooking)
• 1 tbsp Water (for steaming cheese)
• 1 cup Shredded Lettuce (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Special Sauce

   In a mixing bowl combine ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, Worcestershire sauce, and a teaspoon of beef rub. Stir until smooth.

   Time: PT3M

2. Dice Onion and Set Aside

   Finely dice a small yellow onion and place in a small bowl for topping later.

   Time: PT2M

3. Season Ground Beef

   Divide the 1 lb ground beef into six equal portions. Lightly season each portion with a generous pinch of beef rub (salt, pepper, garlic powder).

   Time: PT2M

4. Smash Beef onto Tortillas

   Lay a tortilla on the hot flat top. Place one seasoned beef portion on the tortilla and press down with the spatula until the meat is a thin, even layer covering the tortilla.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

5. Add Bacon Grease and Cook

   Add 2 tbsp bacon grease to the griddle, then repeat the smash step for all six tortillas. Cook each side about 2‑3 minutes until browned and crisp.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

6. Melt Cheese with Steam

   Sprinkle shredded cheddar over each cooked meat patty. Quickly squirt 1 tbsp water onto the griddle, close the lid for 10‑15 seconds to create steam, then uncover – the cheese will melt instantly.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

7. Assemble Tacos

   Drizzle a line of the special sauce onto each taco, add a pinch of diced onion, a handful of shredded lettuce, and fold the tortilla in half to form a taco shape.

   Time: PT3M

8. Clean the Griddle

   While the griddle is still hot, scrape off any residue, turn heat to medium, add a splash of water and let it steam away. Wipe clean with paper towels and lightly oil for next use.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

18g

Fiber

2g