Big Mac tacos are filled with all the flavors we love about a Big Mac. Loaded with beef, cheese, pickles, lettuce, cheese, and that special sauce, a Big Mac Taco always satisfies.
If there are two foods that I really love - I mean really love - it's tacos and Big Macs. I combined them to make this ultimate comfort food, and it's so good.
Big Mac Taco
This was inspired by my Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos, Slow Cooker Beef Tacos or my Big Mac wraps recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing baby potatoes sidedish recipe.
Ingredients
It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. Aside from the taco shells and the ground beef, they're all kitchen staples that you most likely have in your kitchen right now.
For the Tacos
- Taco shells
- Ground beef
- Salt
- Pepper
- Diced yellow onions
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Shredded lettuce
For the Big Mac Sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Pickels
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Paprika
See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.
Instructions
Making this recipe couldn't be easier. It only takes a few simple steps, and you'll have delicious tacos in no time flat.
Step 1: Prep
Dice the onions and pickles, shred the cheddar cheese and lettuce, and measure out all your ingredients.
Step 2: Brown the Beef
Brown the ground beef with salt and pepper until it's no longer pink over medium heat in a medium-sized skillet.
Step 3: Make the Sauce
While the beef is browning, prepare the sauce by combining the mayonnaise, pickles, mustard, ketchup, and paprika.
Step 4: Make the Tacos
When the beef is finished cooking, stir the sauce into the meat until evenly coated. Then construct the tacos using the beef mixture, shredded cheese and lettuce, and diced pickles.
Hint: Remember to drain the beef mixture if a lot of fat cooks off.
Substitutions
Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this Big Mac taco recipe.
- Lettuce - Instead of ice berg lettuce, you can use romaine lettuce or spinach
- Cheese - Any of your favorite shredded cheeses will work in this recipe.
- Ground Turkey or Chicken - If you're watching your fat intake, use ground chicken or turkey.
Variations
Want to personalize these Big Mac Tacos? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.
- Spicy - Add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish.
- Make it a Double - Just like the Big Mac, you can make this taco a double decker by adding a bit of filling and then another shell and more filling.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these smoked chicken tacos or Smash Burger Tacos.
Equipment
You don't need much in the way of equipment to make this recipe. It's very simple.
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Skillet
Storage
You can store the filling for these tacos for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to a month.
Tips
This is an exceedingly simple recipe to make, but I still have a few tips that will help you make the best possible tacos.
- Drain the beef mixture if there's more than a touch of fat in it.
- For extra crispy shells, bake them per package directions. They're great with the filling.
More Big Mac Recipes
Do you like Big Macs? Here are some Big Mac recipes you may also like to try
- Big Mac Wraps
- Big Mac Pizza
- How to Make a Big Mac
- Big Mac Egg Rolls
- Big Mac Tacos
- Copycat Big Mac Sauce
- Big Mac Bites
FAQ
Do you have questions about Big Mac tacos? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this Big Mac taco recipe
You can store the filling in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to a month.
Chill the filling in the refrigerator, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.
You can either microwave it or place it in a skillet over medium-low heat until heated through.
No. Thousand Island dressing using tomatoes, which isn't in Big Mac sauce.
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Big Mac Tacos
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Big Mac Tacos
Ingredients
BIG MAC SAUCE
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 teaspoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle minced
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
TACOS
- 1 pound ground beef medium
- 1 yellow onion small, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 8 soft taco shells
- 8 cheddar cheese slices
- lettuce shredded
- pickle slices
Instructions
- Make your Big Mac sauce by adding all the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside.
- Heat a large pan on medium heat and cook ground beef for about 5 minutes.
- Strain out some excess fat, then add onion, salt and pepper. Cook for a couple minutes until the beef is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Then spoon ⅛th of the beef on each taco shell, followed by a slice of cheese, lettuce, pickles and Big Mac sauce.
Notes
- Any type of meat variation or fat content will work well. If using a leaner meat, ensure to remove from the pan when fully cooked to prevent over-drying.
- Top and serve immediately to allow the cheese to melt on the hot, freshly cooked meat. Otherwise, you can place the tortillas with meat and cheese in the oven briefly to melt.
- Can use shredded cheese instead of slices.
- The recipe for the meat and sauce is great as a salad for a low carb option.
- You can add some of the Big Mac sauce to the skillet as well as topping the meat during assembly for extra flavor and juiciness.
- Any tortilla type, even gluten free work well.
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