The VIRAL TIKTOK Big Mac Tacos (Smash Burger Tacos) are made using just 6 ingredients.
Have this kid-friendly dinner on the table in under 30 minutes!
These Big Mac tacos, made with a crunchy tortilla, seasoned minced beef patty, cheese, lettuce, pickles and burger sauce, taste just like your favourite burger but in taco form!
Like my Big Mac casserole these minced beef tacos are full of BIG flavours but made with simple, easy to find ingredients, and are such a great no-fuss easy family dinner!
We love using shredded chicken and pulled pork to make tacos, but these Big Mac smash tacos are the EASIEST tacos to make from scratch and, along with other beef mince recipes like Mexican tortilla lasagna and beef rissoles, are simply LOVED by kids!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy recipe - with just 5 minutes prep time and no complicated steps, Big Mac tacos are an easy fuss-free recipe.
- Midweek meal - these beef mince tacos are the perfect quick meal for busy weeknights!
- Kid-friendly - kids love the flavours of these tacos.
- Fakeaway - Big Mac tacos are the tastiest fakeaway dinner!
- Budget friendly - made with beef mince and basic ingredients, these tacos are an economical recipe and great for feeding extras.
What You Need
You need just 6 easy to find ingredients to make these Big Mac smashed tacos!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
- Beef mince - also called ground beef.
- Salt and pepper - to season.
- Olive oil - used to fry the taco's in.
- Mini tortillas - these small tortillas are the perfect size for tacos and easy to handle!
- Burger cheese - also known as American cheese. This ready-sliced cheese is perfect for this recipe as it melts quickly. You can use another melting cheese but be aware that it could take longer to melt and your taco could overcook.
- Iceberg lettuce - the classic lettuce to use with a burger! However feel free to use your favourite type of lettuce.
- Dill pickles - also known as gherkins or pickles.
- Burger sauce - or make your own homemade burger sauce using the sauce in this Big Mac casserole recipe. You can serve Big Mac tacos with ketchup or mustard if you prefer.
Equipment Required
You just need a bowl to mix the minced beef and a frying pan with a lid to cook the tacos in - that's it!
Step By Step Instructions
It takes just 5 minutes to prepare these EPIC smash burger tacos, then serve them in 20 minutes and watch them quickly disappear!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
Step 1 - Make The Beef Mince Patty
Place the beef mince into a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mix to combine then divide into 10 equal sized balls.
Place one of the beef mince balls onto the centre of a mini tortilla.
Step 2 - Fry The Beef Taco
Drizzle a little oil in a frying pan then place the tortilla beef-side down.
Smash the beef down with a plate or something heavy so that the beef mince spreads across the tortilla.
Cook on a medium-high heat for a couple of minutes until the beef is brown and cooked through.
Step 3 - Add The Cheese
Flip the taco over and place a slice of burger cheese on top of the beef. Cover the frying pan with a lid and cook until the cheese has melted.
Step 4 - Serve
Slide the taco on to a plate and top with shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced pickles and drizzled with burger sauce.
Fold Big Mac tacos together and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Press down hard on the taco to spread the beef mince thinly across it - this ensures that the beef cooks quickly and evenly.
- Make sure your frying pan is hot - if your pan isn't preheated then the beef can dry out as it cooks and won't get that delicious golden crispy surface!
- Place the tacos in a low/warm oven while you cook the remaining tacos.
- Serving - Big Mac tacos are best served immediately.
- Serving ideas - these are so delicious with a side of fries, sweet potato fries or crunchy potato wedges!
FAQs
Absolutely! If making a lot of Big Mac tacos to feed a crowd, you may want to use two frying pans to cook two tacos at a time!
No, I don't recommend freezing these beef tacos. However you can freeze the beef patties and then defrost before cooking them. Place uncooked patties in an artight container with layers of baking paper between to stop them from sticking together.
You can top the beef taco with thin slices of red onion, diced tomatoes, crispy bacon, avocado or even jalapeño slices!
Related Recipes
We are huge fans of beef mince in our house! It's budget friendly, versatile, and kid-friendly. Here are some more of our favourite beef mince recipes:
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Big Mac Tacos | 6 Ingredient Smash Burger Tacos
Ingredients
- 500 g beef mince
- 10 mini tortillas
- 10 slices burger cheese American cheese
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce finely chopped
- ¾ cup dill pickles gherkins, thinly sliced
- burger sauce
Instructions
- Place the beef mince into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine. Divide the beef into 10 equal sized balls.
- Heat 1 tbs oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Place one of the beef mince balls onto the centre of a mini tortilla and place it (beef-side down) into the frying pan. Smash the beef down with a plate or something heavy so that the beef spreads across the tortilla.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the beef is brown and cooked through.
- Flip the taco over and place a slice of burger cheese on top of the beef. Cover the frying pan with a lid and cook for 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted.
- Place the tacos in a low/warm oven while you cook the remaining tacos.
- Serve with chopped iceberg lettuce, sliced pickles and burger sauce. Fold the tacos together and enjoy!
Notes
- Press down hard on the taco to spread the beef mince thinly across it - this ensures that the beef cooks quickly and evenly.
- Make sure your frying pan is hot - if your pan isn't preheated then the beef can dry out as it cooks and won't get that delicious golden crispy surface!
- Place the tacos in a low/warm oven while you cook the remaining tacos.
- Serving - these tacos are best served immediately.
- Serving ideas - these are so delicious with a side of fries, sweet potato fries or crunchy potato wedges!
- Freezing - I do not recommend freezing these tacos. However you can freeze the uncooked meat patties. Place them in an airtight container with layers of baking paper between to prevent them sticking together. Thaw before frying.
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