BIG MAC Taco made on the Flat Top Griddle

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, 20% fat for juicy patties)
• 4 pieces Large Flour Tortillas (8‑inch size, soft enough to fold)
• 160 ml Mayonnaise (Full‑fat for authentic sauce texture)
• 60 g Dill Pickles (Finely chopped, about 1/4 cup)
• 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard
• 2 tbsp Distilled White Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Paprika Powder
• 1 tbsp Onion Powder
• 0.5 tbsp Garlic Powder (Approximately 1½ teaspoons)
• 1 small Yellow Onion (Diced finely for topping)
• 1 cup Iceberg Lettuce (Shredded)
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (Shredded; can be melted on the taco or baked into cheese “cookies”)
• 2 tbsp Beef Tallow (For seasoning the griddle; adds authentic flavor)
• 1 tsp Salt (Season the meat before cooking)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Griddle Fire

   Light a small pile of birch wood on the flat‑top griddle, let it burn down to hot embers, then scrape away ash and coat the surface with a thin layer of beef tallow.

   Time: PT15M

2. Make the Big Mac Sauce

   In a mixing bowl combine 160 ml mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 2 tbsp distilled vinegar, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp onion powder, and 0.5 tbsp garlic powder. Whisk until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prep the Toppings

   Dice the yellow onion finely, shred the lettuce, and set aside. Shred the cheddar cheese.

   Time: PT5M

4. Form the Beef Patties

   Place 1 lb ground beef in a bowl, add 1 tsp salt, and knead gently until just combined. Divide into 4 equal portions, then flatten each portion into a thin patty slightly larger than the tortilla (about 4 inches wide).

   Time: PT10M

5. Sear the Patties on the Griddle

   Place the patties meat‑side down on the hot griddle. Cook 2‑3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms, then flip and cook another 2 minutes. Remove and let rest briefly while the tortilla absorbs juices.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Warm the Tortillas

   Lay each tortilla on the griddle for about 30 seconds per side until lightly toasted and slightly crisp.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 400°F

7. Melt the Cheese (Optional “Cheese Cookies”)

   Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the warm tortilla, let melt for 30 seconds, then fold the tortilla over the cheese to create a cheesy “cookie” layer.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: 400°F

8. Assemble the Big Mac Taco

   On each tortilla place a cooked beef patty, then drizzle 1‑2 tbsp Big Mac sauce, add shredded lettuce, diced onion, and extra chopped pickles. Fold the tortilla over the fillings.

   Time: PT3M

9. Serve

   Serve the tacos hot, optionally with extra sauce on the side.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

28 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

38 g

Fiber

3 g