Big Mac Smash Tacos
Crispy, cheesy and loaded with all the flavours of a Big Mac in taco form. The beef is pressed straight onto tortillas, seared until golden, then topped with melted cheese, lettuce, pickles, onion and plenty of homemade Big Mac sauce. Fun to make and always a crowd pleaser.
Serves
8
Prep time
15 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil, for cooking
- 1kg beef mince
- 8 medium-sized tortillas
- Salt and pepper
Big mac sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp pickles, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp pickle juice
- 1 tbsp brown onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Toppings:
- 8 slices of cheese (cheddar or American-style)
- Pickles, sliced
- 1/2 small brown onion, finely diced
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
Directions
- In a bowl, mix together the big mac sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- Divide the beef mince into 8 equal portions.
- Place a portion of the mince in the centre of each tortilla. Using your fingers or a spatula, press it evenly across the surface. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the tortillas beef-side down and cook for 2–3 minutes, until golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 30 seconds or until the tortilla is lightly toasted.
- Place a slice of cheese on top of the beef while it's still hot so it melts slightly.
- Top each taco with lettuce, onion and pickle slices. Add a generous spoonful of Big Mac sauce over the beef. Serve hot and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil, for cooking
- 1kg beef mince
- 8 medium-sized tortillas
- Salt and pepper
Big mac sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp pickles, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp pickle juice
- 1 tbsp brown onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Toppings:
- 8 slices of cheese (cheddar or American-style)
- Pickles, sliced
- 1/2 small brown onion, finely diced
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
Directions
- In a bowl, mix together the big mac sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- Divide the beef mince into 8 equal portions.
- Place a portion of the mince in the centre of each tortilla. Using your fingers or a spatula, press it evenly across the surface. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the tortillas beef-side down and cook for 2–3 minutes, until golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 30 seconds or until the tortilla is lightly toasted.
- Place a slice of cheese on top of the beef while it's still hot so it melts slightly.
- Top each taco with lettuce, onion and pickle slices. Add a generous spoonful of Big Mac sauce over the beef. Serve hot and enjoy!
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