Big Mac Smashburger Tacos
Smashed beef tacos with caramelized onions, cheddar and homemade Big Mac sauce.
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
- 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
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Steps6
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.
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.
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.
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 oilStep 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 vinegarSaltStep 6. Assemble the tacos
Assemble the smash burger tacos by adding pickles, the caramelized , , and a generous spoonful of Big Mac sauce.
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