Description
Culinary genius merges Big Mac flavors with taco form for an epic mashup. Crispy smashed patties, classic sauce, and layered ingredients create a delicious fusion that brings familiar tastes to a new, exciting format you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 slices american cheese
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 6 small flour tortillas
- ½ cup (120 g) mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 2 tbsps ketchup
- ¼ cup diced onions
- 2 tbsps sweet pickle relish
- ¼ cup dill pickle slices
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Signature Sauce Preparation: Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated, creating a tangy and creamy condiment.
- Sauce Chilling: Refrigerate the prepared sauce in a sealed container to enhance flavor complexity and allow ingredients to marry, providing a robust base for the Big Mac Smash Tacos.
- Meat Preparation: Form ground beef into thin, loosely packed patties, seasoning generously with salt and pepper, ensuring a rustic, smash-style texture that will crisp beautifully on the griddle.
- Searing the Patties: Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle to scorching high heat, placing the meat patties and pressing firmly with a spatula to create crispy, caramelized edges that maximize flavor intensity.
- Taco Assembly: Warm soft tortillas, layer with crisp lettuce, precisely diced onions, and pickles, then crown with the seared smash patty and a generous drizzle of the prepared signature sauce.
- Final Garnish: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the hot patty, allowing it to melt slightly, and complete the taco with a final flourish of signature sauce for that quintessential Big Mac flavor profile.
Notes
- Sauce Balancing: Adjust the ratios of mayonnaise, ketchup, and relish to match your preferred tanginess and sweetness, tasting as you mix for perfect flavor harmony.
- Chill for Flavor Depth: Refrigerate the signature sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the spices and ingredients to blend and develop a more complex taste profile.
- Customize Heat Level: Incorporate a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to elevate the sauce’s kick if you enjoy a spicier condiment.
- Storage Tip: Keep the homemade sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, ensuring maximum freshness and flavor preservation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 546
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg