Description
These Big Mac Smash Burger Tacos are a fun, delicious fusion of burgers and tacos! Juicy beef, melted cheese, and crisp toppings all wrapped in a tortilla with a signature tangy sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal!
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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1/2 tsp salt
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6 six-inch flour tortillas (small/fajita size)
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6 slices American cheese
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1 cup lettuce, shredded
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1/2 cup pickles, sliced
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1/4 cup white onion, diced
Sauce:
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup sweet relish
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1/8 cup white onion, finely diced
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1 tsp white distilled vinegar
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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1/4 tsp sweet paprika
Instructions
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Prepare the Beef Patties:
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Divide ground beef into 6 equal portions.
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Press each portion onto a flour tortilla, spreading it into a thin, even layer covering the tortilla.
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Sprinkle salt and pepper over the beef.
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Cook the Smash Burger Tacos:
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Place each tortilla meat-side down in the skillet.
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Press down firmly with a spatula, starting in the center and working outward.
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Cook for 4 minutes, then flip.
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Top each with a slice of cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and the tortilla crisps up.
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Make the Sauce:
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In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, mayonnaise, sweet relish, finely diced onion, vinegar, black pepper, and paprika until smooth.
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Assemble the Tacos:
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Remove tacos from the skillet.
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Top with shredded lettuce, pickles, diced onions, and a drizzle of the special sauce.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
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Crispier Tortillas: Pressing the meat down evenly helps it cook faster and crisp up perfectly.
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Spicy Kick: Add a dash of hot sauce or spicy pickles for extra heat.
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Make-Ahead Sauce: The sauce can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg