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Big Mac Tacos

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Description

Indulge in delicious Big Mac Tacos that combine the best of burger and taco worlds for a delightful culinary experience.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean)
  • 8 Taco Shells (crispy)
  • 4 slices American Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickles (sliced)
  • 1/2 Onion (finely diced)
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet Pickle Relish
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Special Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and relish. Mix until smooth and chill in the fridge.
  2. Season and Shape the Patties: In a bowl, gently combine ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into thin patties.
  3. Heat the Skillet: Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with oil or butter.
  4. Cook the Patties: Sear patties, smash gently, then cook each side until browned, adding cheese on top to melt.
  5. Warm the Taco Shells: Heating taco shells until crispy in the oven or microwave.
  6. Assemble Your Tacos: Layer taco shell with a patty, special sauce, lettuce, pickles, and onions.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Present the tacos and enjoy with friends and family.

Notes

Make the special sauce a day in advance for best flavor. Cooked patties can be stored in the freezer for up to a month.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg