These Homemade Big Mac Tacos are the BEST! Ground beef, special sauce, pickles, American cheese, onions, lettuce and even sesame seeds on warm flour tortillas.
All your favorite Big Mac ingredients layered inside a soft tortilla. Two classics, one dish.
I was a little skeptical when I first heard this idea. My husband mentioned it to me a few weeks ago.
Then I thought… lets give it a try!! Oh and I am so happy I did. They’re DELICIOUS!
I was doing my happy dance while eating them in the kitchen. This taco recipe is a recipe the whole family will love!
Kid approved recipes are a double win because that’s not always easy!
These homemade tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner too. They’re super quick to make and fun!
This simple recipe can be made in under 25 minutes! Another taco recipe for weeknights is, Tacos de Camaron, or shrimp tacos.
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- Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
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Ingredients for Homemade Big Mac Tacos
- Flour Tortillas – Typically I prefer corn tortillas but for this big mac taco recipe, flour is the way to go. Feel free to use corn if you’re gluten free.
- Ground Beef – I like ground chuck with an 80/20 blend but you can go leaner if you like.
- Iceberg Lettuce – Iceberg works nice here and gives a good crunch.
- Dill Pickles – I like dill pickle chips for these tacos.
- Mayo – Mayo is the base of the special sauce. I prefer Hellman’s Mayo.
- French Dressing – French dressing gives the sauce a little sweetness and color.
- Ketchup – Not all Big Mac sauce recipes have ketchup in them but I like it!
- Sweet Relish – A little more sweetness in the sauce.
- White Vinegar – There are few things besides cleaning that I use white vinegar for but this is one.
- Sugar – A bit of sugar for the sauce.
- Kosher Salt – Salt brings out the flavor of all the ingredients so it will be used on the beef and the sauce.
- American Cheese – They call it processed cheddar, I call it American. American cheese makes these Homemade Big Mac Tacos SO GOOD!
- White Onion – A little onion in the sauce goes a long way!
- Red Onion – I like to garnish with sliced red onion for color. You could also use white onion.
- Sesame Seeds – Toasted sesame seeds really add extra flavor here. You can toast them and just sprinkle them on top. You can also add them on the outside of the tortillas as you’re warming them.
How to make Homemade Big Mac Tacos
Making this recipe is a cinch! Preheat your oven to 350°F to toast the sesame seeds.
Brown the Ground Beef
Start by browning the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Break the meat apart as it cooks.
Add 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt to the beef as it cooks. Turn off the heat and drain the grease once fully cooked.
Add the American cheese to the top of the beef, it will start to melt as it sits for a minute.
Make Big Mac Make Sauce
As the beef cooks make the Big Mac sauce.
In a small bowl whisk all of the sauce ingredients together until fully combined.
Warm Tortillas and Melt Cheese
Heat a medium skillet over low-medium heat. Add the sesame seeds to the pan then stir or flip them frequently until they are golden brown.
Watch carefully because they can burn easily. Remove them from the pan and set them in a small dish to the side.
Warm your tortillas in the same medium skillet with a little drizzle of olive oil over low-medium heat. This usually takes about 10-15 seconds each.
I like to sprinkle some of the toasted sesame seeds on the outside of the tortilla while it’s toasting so they stick to it. It gives these tacos that extra “Big Mac” look and taste.
Once they’re all toasted, add beef to each tortilla.
Add the chopped lettuce, pickles, red onion and yummy sauce. Serve Homemade Big Mac Tacos immediately while still hot.
If you love this special sauce then my pork burgers would be right up you’re alley. They’re another quick and easy dinner recipe!
Variations & Substitutions
- Use a corn tortilla – Use a soft corn tortilla or a crunchy corn shell. If you’re a fan of crunchy shells then baked chicken tacos will be another favorite for you!
- Use ground pork – These tacos are yummy with ground pork if you don’t have beef on hand.
- Leave the sesame seeds off if you don’t have any.
Equipment needed
- Large skillet – You’ll need a large skillet to cook the ground beef.
- Small Skillet – Warm the tortillas in a small skillet.
- Small Bowl – Use a small bowl to make the sauce.
- Whisk – A whisk works best for the sauce.
- Sharp Knife – Sharp knives are always important in the kitchen.
Tips for Homemade Big Mac Tacos
- The Big Mac sauce can be made up to 5 days ahead of time. Store it in the fridge tightly wrapped or in an airtight container.
- Sprinkle a little bit of toasted sesame seeds on the outside of your flour tortillas as you’re warming them so they stick to it. So good!
- Serve with French Fries!
- You can buy toasted sesame seeds in the spice aisle if you don’t want to toast your own.
- Serve the homemade Big Mac Tacos as soon as they’re ready. They’re best fresh.
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FAQ
What kind of meat is in a Big Mac?
Beef patties are the type of meat used for a Big Mac. That’s why this Homemade Big Mac Tacos recipe uses ground beef.
To replicate the flavor. I use ground chuck which is an 80/20 beef to fat ratio.
If you prefer a lower fat ratio then you can try using ground sirloin instead of chuck. Just remember, fat=flavor.
Using a lower fat content will result in slightly less flavor, but still good!
What toppings are on a Big Mac?
A Big Mac has the following toppings:
- Special Sauce
- Iceberg Lettuce
- American Cheese
- Dill Pickle Slices
- Chopped Onions
- Sesame Seed Bun
These Homemade Big Mac Tacos contain the exact same toppings. With the exception of the sesame seed bun.
Instead, you’ll make a sesame seed flour tortilla. Super simple to make and lots of added flavor!
How long does it take to make Homemade Big Mac Tacos?
You can make these Homemade Big Mac Tacos in 25 minutes or less! This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners when you don’t have a lot of time.
Bake some french fries to go along with them while you’re making the tacos. They’ll be done at the same time!
It’s a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love, kids included!
Is Big Mac sauce Thousand Island Dressing?
No, it is not. Contrary to popular belief, Big Mac sauce is not Thousand Island Dressing.
It does look similar and taste slightly similar but contains different ingredients.
These are the ingredients I use in the Big Mac sauce for these homemade tacos:
- Mayo
- French Dressing
- Ketchup
- Sweet Relish
- White Vinegar
- Sugar
- Salt
- White Onion
How to store Homemade Big Mac Tacos
For the best quality, Big Mac Tacos are best eaten fresh. If you do have leftovers then you can store them in the fridge in an airtight container, or on a plate wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
I would recommend only keeping the tacos for 1-2 days. Remove the lettuce before reheating them in the microwave then add it back on afterwards.
Big Mac sauce can be made ahead of time and stored for up to 1 week in an airtight container, in the fridge.
Homemade Big Mac Tacos
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 medium skillet
- 1 small bowl
Ingredients
Ground Beef
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1¼ tsp kosher salt
- 6 slices American cheese cut into triangles
Special Sauce
- ¾ cup mayo I prefer Hellman's
- 3 tbsp French dressing
- 2 tbsp sweet relish
- 2 tbsp yellow onion finely chopped
- 1½ tsp ketchup
- 1½ tsp white vinegar
- 1½ tsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Tortillas
- 1½ tsp sesame seeds
- 8 flour street taco tortilla shells
- drizzle olive oil
Toppings
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce torn
- ⅓ cup dill pickle chips
- ¼ cup red onion very thinly sliced
Instructions
Cooking Ground Beef
- Heat a large skillet over medium – heat until hot, add a drizzle of olive oil then add your beef to the pan. Break up beef and stir occasionally
- Add the salt. Once beef is full cooked remove from heat and drain the fat and add American cheese to the top, it will start to melt as it sits
Making the Special Sauce
- While the beef is cooking, make your sauce
- Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until fully combined. Set aside
Warming the Tortillas + Toasting Sesame Seeds
- Heat a medium skillet over low-medium heat. Add the sesame seeds to the pan, stirring or flipping them frequently. Watch closely because they can burn quickly. When the seeds become golden brown remove them from the pan and keep them nearby in a small dish
- Heat the same medium skillet over low-medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the skillet and set each tortilla in the oil just to coat. Add a little of the toasted sesame seeds to the outside of each tortilla then heat each side for 10-15 seconds
- Add beef to each tortilla
Topping the Tacos
- Add the special sauce, lettuce, pickles, a few slices of red onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds to each taco
- Enjoy while hot!
Notes
- The Big Mac sauce can be made up to 5 days ahead of time. Store it in the fridge tightly wrapped or in an airtight container.
- Sprinkle a little bit of toasted sesame seeds on the outside of your flour tortillas as you’re warming them so they stick to it. So good!
- Serve with French Fries!
- Serve the homemade Big Mac Tacos as soon as they’re ready. They’re best fresh.
- You can buy toasted sesame seeds in the spice aisle if you don’t want to toast them yourself.
THESE ARE SO GOOD! I’ve been thinking about them since I made them weeks ago. I made them a little lighter with lean ground beef, 2% american cheese, and dukes mayo made with olive oil. total perfection!!
These are definitely a favorite here! I’m so glad you were able to lighten them up and still be delicious!
Hooked for life! So simple and Super Delicious!! Genius Recipe. I love the addition of sesame seeds!
Thank you!! So glad you loved them!