Description
A fusion of smash burger and taco, these handheld bites feature seared lean beef on flour tortillas, layered with American cheese, crisp lettuce, and tangy homemade Big Mac sauce for a balanced, high-protein meal.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (80/20 or 90/10 ratio)
4 6-inch flour tortillas
4 slices American cheese (or Sharp Cheddar)
1/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1/4 cup chopped red onion (raw)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon finely chopped dill pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon sugar (for sauce)
Instructions
Preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle to high heat (400°F/200°C)
Place tortillas in skillet, overlapping two layers oil on the bottom for even browning
Press ground beef evenly into tortillas to create thin, compact patties
Cook 1-2 minutes until deep browned crust forms, using a spatula to press firmly
Flip and cook 1-2 minutes more, then place cheese slices on top
Transfer to a warm plate and let cheese melt 1 minute
Top with lettuce, onions, and homemade Big Mac sauce
Cut each taco in half for easy serving
Notes
Use a nonstick surface if avoiding rendered beef fat
Add a splash of lime juice for fresh brightness
Leftovers can be reheated in a skillet or toaster oven
For extra cheese pull, try provolone
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Easy Tacos Recipes for Every Craving
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg