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Big Mac Tacos Recipe
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Big Mac Tacos Recipe
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Big Mac Tacos Recipe

This recipe takes the iconic flavors of a Big Mac and transforms them into delicious, easy-to-make tacos. Thinly pressed ground beef on mini taco shells, topped with melted cheddar, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and a secret Big Mac sauce, these tacos are a fun and flavorful twist on a classic.
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#Tacos
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#Fast Food
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#Dinner
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Finished Big Mac Tacos on a plate
Finished Big Mac Tacos on a plate

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
5
Servings
Easy
American-inspired
English
Nutrition (per serving)
800
Calories
24g
Protein
14g
Carbs
60g
Fat
Big Mac Taco ready to eat
Big Mac Taco ready to eat

Ingredients

  • Ground beef
    (80% lean, 20% fat)

    1 lb
  • Mini taco shells

    8 pieces
  • Cheddar cheese slices

    10 slices
  • Chopped lettuce

    1 cup
  • Chopped pickles

    1 cup
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Mayonnaise

    1 cup
  • Ketchup

    3 tablespoons
  • Dijon mustard

    1 tablespoon
  • Diced yellow onion

    2 tablespoons
  • Chopped relish

    1 tablespoon
  • White vinegar

    1 tablespoon
  • Garlic powder

    1 tablespoon
  • Black pepper

    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 5
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Big Mac Taco with all toppings
Big Mac Taco with all toppings

Instructions

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  • 1

    Prepare the Big Mac sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, diced yellow onion, chopped relish, white vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
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    Prepare the Big Mac sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, diced yellow onion, chopped relish, white vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
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    Gather all sauce ingredients before starting for an easier process.
  • 2

    Whisk all the sauce ingredients together until they are well combined and smooth.
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    Whisk all the sauce ingredients together until they are well combined and smooth.
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    Mix well to ensure all flavors are incorporated and the sauce is uniform.
  • 3

    Take a small amount of ground beef, season lightly with salt, and press it very thinly onto one side of a mini taco shell.
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    Take a small amount of ground beef, season lightly with salt, and press it very thinly onto one side of a mini taco shell.
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    Ensure the beef layer is thin for quick cooking and a crispy texture.
  • 4

    Heat a griddle or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the mini taco, beef-side down, on the pan.
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    Heat a griddle or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the mini taco, beef-side down, on the pan.
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    A hot pan is crucial for achieving a good sear on the beef.
  • 5

    Cook the beef until it is browned and cooked through, then carefully flip the taco to cook the shell side briefly.
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    Cook the beef until it is browned and cooked through, then carefully flip the taco to cook the shell side briefly.
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    Cook until crispy brown on the meat side for best flavor.
  • 6

    Place a slice of cheddar cheese directly on top of the cooked beef while the taco is still in the pan.
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    Place a slice of cheddar cheese directly on top of the cooked beef while the taco is still in the pan.
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    Adding cheese immediately helps it melt nicely.
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    Cover the pan with a lid or another pan for about 30 seconds to help the cheese melt perfectly.
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    Cover the pan with a lid or another pan for about 30 seconds to help the cheese melt perfectly.
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    This method creates a steamy environment, melting the cheese quickly without overcooking.
  • 8

    Once the cheese is fully melted and gooey, carefully remove the Big Mac taco from the pan.
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    Once the cheese is fully melted and gooey, carefully remove the Big Mac taco from the pan.
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    Use a spatula to gently lift the taco without breaking the shell.
  • 9

    Place the cooked taco on a plate and top it generously with chopped lettuce.
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    Place the cooked taco on a plate and top it generously with chopped lettuce.
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    The fresh lettuce adds a crucial crunch and coolness to balance the rich flavors.
  • 10

    Follow with a layer of chopped pickles over the lettuce.
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    Follow with a layer of chopped pickles over the lettuce.
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    Pickles add a tangy counterpoint that's essential for the Big Mac experience.
  • 11

    Finally, drizzle a generous amount of the prepared Big Mac sauce over the toppings.
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    Finally, drizzle a generous amount of the prepared Big Mac sauce over the toppings.
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    Don't be shy with the sauce; it's what makes these tacos truly 'Big Mac'.
  • 12

    Serve the Big Mac Tacos immediately and enjoy while warm and fresh!
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    Serve the Big Mac Tacos immediately and enjoy while warm and fresh!
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    These tacos are best enjoyed right after assembly.
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