Big Mac Tacos (Smash Burger Tacos)

Ingredients

• 200 g Ground Beef (80% lean, fresh)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (Kosher or table salt)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 2 Small Flour Tortillas (6‑inch soft tortillas)
• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (High smoke‑point oil)
• 2 slices American Cheese (Individually wrapped processed cheese)
• 2 tbsp Pickles (Dill pickles, sliced)
• 2 tbsp Lettuce (Shredded iceberg or romaine)
• 2 tbsp Big Mac Sauce (Store‑bought or homemade (mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, onion powder))

Instructions

1. Gather & Prep Ingredients

   Lay out the tortillas, slice the pickles, shred the lettuce, and have the Big Mac sauce ready in a small bowl.

   Time: PT5M

2. Season the Beef

   Place the 200 g ground beef onto one tortilla, sprinkle with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper, and spread it evenly.

   Time: PT2M

3. Heat the Pan

   Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet and heat over high heat until the oil shimmers.

   Time: PT1M

4. Sear & Smash

   Place the tortilla‑beef combo into the hot skillet, press down firmly with the spatula to flatten the meat, and cook for about 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

5. Flip & Melt Cheese

   Flip the tortilla, immediately place 2 slices of American cheese on top, cover with the lid and let melt for 30 seconds.

   Time: PT30S

6. Assemble the Taco

   Remove from the pan, top with pickles, shredded lettuce, and drizzle the Big Mac sauce. Add extra pickles on the side if desired.

   Time: PT1M

7. Serve

   Place the finished taco on a plate and enjoy immediately with a cold beer.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

2 g