Turning a Big Mac into TACOS

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (full‑fat for authentic texture)
• 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard (classic deli style)
• 2 tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish (adds crunch and tang)
• 1 teaspoon White Vinegar (balances sweetness)
• 1 teaspoon Paprika (provides the signature reddish hue)
• 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Ketchup (optional but adds a subtle sweetness)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20 lean‑to‑fat ratio for juiciness)
• 8 pieces Flour Tortillas (6‑inch size, soft)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 4 slices American Cheese (or 1 cup shredded cheddar)
• 1 cup Shredded Lettuce (iceberg or romaine, finely shredded)
• 1/4 cup Diced Pickles (sweet or dill, finely diced)
• 1/4 cup Diced Onion (white or yellow, finely diced)

Instructions

1. Make the Big Mac‑style sauce

   In a mixing bowl combine mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, and ketchup. Whisk until smooth and uniform.

   Time: PT8M

2. Prep toppings

   Shred the lettuce, dice the pickles and onion. Set each in separate small bowls for quick assembly.

   Time: PT5M

3. Cook the seasoned ground beef

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and break it up with a spatula. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and no longer pink, about 8‑10 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: medium‑high

4. Warm the tortillas

   Place the flour tortillas in the same skillet for 30 seconds per side, just until pliable and lightly toasted.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

5. Assemble the Big Mac tacos

   Lay a warm tortilla on a plate, spoon a generous amount of the homemade sauce, add a layer of cooked beef, top with a slice of cheese (or sprinkle shredded cheese), then add lettuce, pickles, and onion. Fold or roll the tortilla and enjoy.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

32 g

Fat

26 g

Fiber

2 g