Guston

Smashed beef tacos with caramelized onions, cheddar and homemade Big Mac sauce.

  • 45 min
  • 45 min total
  • 2 servings
  • Easy difficulty

Nutritionper serving

1 serving ≈ 564 g

  • 1,344 kcal
  • Protein: 39.1 g, 12% of calories
  • Fat: 102 g, 68% of calories
  • Carbs: 69.9 g, 21% of calories

Estimated from the ingredients.

Ingredients19

2 servings
  • 8oz
  • 4pc
  • 2large
  • 0.5tsp
  • to taste
  • 4slice
  • 2tbsp
  • 1tbsp
  • 0.5cup
  • 2tbsp
  • 2tsp
  • 1tbsp
  • 0.5tsp
  • 0.5tsp
  • 1tsp
  • 1tbsp
  • 1tsp

Cookware

  • Frying pan
  • Cast-iron skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Contains

DairyEggsMustardGluten

Allergens are auto-detected and may be incomplete. Always double-check the ingredients.

Steps6

  1. Step 1. Caramelize the onions

    Slice the and cook them low and slow with 2 tbsp of and a splash of in a skillet, stirring occasionally for 20-30 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.

  2. Step 2. Shape the beef

    Roll the into four tennis-ball-sized balls (around 2 inches in diameter). Flatten each one directly onto a into a super-thin layer that slightly overhangs the edges. Season the meat side with and to taste.

  3. Step 3. Sear the beef side

    Heat a stainless steel or cast iron pan until screaming hot. Place the side down and cook for 3 minutes without touching it, until crispy and caramelized.

  4. Step 4. Flip and melt cheese

    Brush the side with a little oil, then flip. Add a slice of cheese on top of the beef, cover with a lid, and cook for another 2 minutes until the cheese is gooey.

    Olive oil
  5. Step 5. Mix the Big Mac sauce

    Mix all the Big Mac sauce ingredients in a bowl.

    It's ridiculously easy and tastes better than anything from the drive-thru.
    MayonnaiseSweet picklesMustardKetchupGarlic powderOnion powderPaprikaOnionWhite vinegarSalt
  6. Step 6. Assemble the tacos

    Assemble the smash burger tacos by adding pickles, the caramelized , , and a generous spoonful of Big Mac sauce.

    Pickled cucumber
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