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A delicious viral smash taco burger with melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, and sauce.

Easy Viral Smash Taco Burgers (Big Mac Tacos)

A delicious fusion of a juicy smash burger and a crispy taco. Ready in minutes and topped with a simple homemade burger sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 405
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz Ground beef (80/20 fat ratio works best)
  • 4 pieces Medium flour tortillas
  • 4 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • ½ cup Lettuce, shredded
  • 1 medium Onion, finely diced
  • 1 large Tomato, diced
For the Sauce
  • 2-3 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 3 tbsp Gherkin pickles, finely chopped

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet or Flat Griddle: To maintain high heat and achieve the best crust.
  • Heavy Spatula or Burger Press: For smashing the meat firmly against the pan.
  • Mixing Bowl: To season your ground beef before assembly.
  • Sharp Chef’s Knife: For dicing your fresh toppings and pickles.

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Knead briefly to combine.
  2. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions. Take one portion and spread it in a thin, even layer across the entire surface of a tortilla, pressing it down firmly so it sticks.
    Spreading a thin, even layer of raw ground beef onto a flour tortilla sheet.
  3. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the tortilla meat-side down into the hot pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the meat is fully browned and crispy.
    Searing the taco burger in a hot pan with the meat side facing down for a crust.
  4. Flip the taco over. Immediately place a slice of cheddar cheese on the meat side.
    Placing a slice of yellow cheddar cheese over the cooked burger meat in the pan.
  5. Cover the pan with a lid for 30-60 seconds. This melts the cheese perfectly and toasts the bottom of the tortilla until it's slightly golden.
    Using a glass lid to steam and melt the cheddar cheese on the smash taco burger.
  6. While the tacos cook, mix the chopped pickles, ketchup, and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
    Finely dicing pickled gherkins on a wooden board to prepare the taco sauce.
  7. Remove the taco from the pan. Spread a generous amount of the burger sauce over the melted cheese.
    Adding homemade burger sauce, shredded lettuce, and diced onions to the taco.
  8. Top with fresh lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. Fold it in half and enjoy immediately!
    The final result: A crispy, folded smash taco burger with melted cheese and fresh garnish.

Video

Notes

For authentic “smash” texture, press the beef very thin onto the tortilla before cooking and use high heat — this creates crispy edges while keeping the inside juicy.