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Big Mac Tacos

Big Mac Tacos: Your Quick, Fun Dinner Adventure Awaits

Big Mac Tacos combine delicious beef and special sauce in a fun, crunchy tortilla, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Special Sauce
  • ½ cup whole-egg mayonnaise can substitute with low-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup finely chopped gherkins can replace with relish if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard substitute with yellow mustard if needed
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup no substitutions recommended
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika smoked paprika can enhance flavor
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder fresh onion can be used
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder fresh garlic can substitute, use less
For the Tacos
  • 1 pound minced beef lean is preferable
  • 8 pieces soft flour tortillas corn tortillas can be a gluten-free alternative
  • 8 slices American burger cheese can use cheddar or vegan cheese
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce any leafy green is fine
  • 8 slices sliced gherkins can swap with pickled jalapeños
  • ½ cup finely diced onion green onions can substitute

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Big Mac Tacos
  1. In a medium bowl, combine special sauce ingredients and stir until well-blended. Set aside.
  2. Divide minced beef into eight equal portions, flatten them into small patties, and place into tortillas.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet. Cook tacos beef-side down for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 15-20 seconds, adding cheese.
  4. Assemble tacos by adding toppings and drizzle with special sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, season the beef before cooking and consider making the sauce ahead of time.

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