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Big Mac Tacos

Big Mac Tacos That Will Transform Your Family Dinners

Big Mac Tacos are a fun, family-friendly twist on a classic dish, blending iconic flavors into a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Special Sauce
  • 1 cup whole-egg mayonnaise substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • ¼ cup diced gherkins can substitute with sweet pickles or relish
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard yellow mustard can be a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup no substitute necessary
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika can be omitted if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder can be omitted if unavailable but may alter taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder can be omitted if unavailable
Tacos
  • 1 pound minced (ground) beef substitute with ground turkey or chicken if desired
  • 8 pieces soft flour tortillas corn tortillas can replace for a gluten-free option
  • 8 slices American burger cheese cheddar or any melting cheese can work
Toppings
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce baby arugula or shredded cabbage can be used as alternatives
  • 8 slices sliced gherkins (dill pickles) omit if less crunch is desired
  • ½ cup finely diced onion use green onions for a milder flavor

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium bowl
  • non-stick pan

Method
 

Special Sauce Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine whole-egg mayonnaise, diced gherkins, Dijon mustard, ketchup, sweet paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until smooth and set aside.
Beef Filling Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and divide minced beef into 8 equal portions. Cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
Tortilla Cooking
  1. Lay soft flour tortillas flat. Once beef is cooked, reduce heat and assemble each tortilla with cooked beef in center. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, spritz with olive oil, and cook each tortilla beef-side down for 2-3 minutes.
Cheese Melting
  1. Place slices of American burger cheese over the beef on each taco and let the residual heat melt the cheese for about 1-2 minutes.
Taco Assembly
  1. Remove tacos from skillet and top with shredded lettuce, sliced gherkins, and diced onion. Drizzle special sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the special sauce chill and keep tortillas crispy with a light spray of oil before cooking. Customize tacos with additional toppings as desired.

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