Take your taco night up a notch with these Big Mac Tacos—a fun, handheld spin on the fast-food classic. This Big Mac in taco form is layered up with juicy seasoned beef, melty cheese, crisp lettuce, pickle slices, the ultimate homemade Big Mac sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds, all wrapped in soft taco shells. They’re quick to make, easy to customize, and packed with nostalgic flavor.
This fun twist on fast food is perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or even game day spreads. These easy Big Mac tacos bring together the best parts of burgers and tacos in one delicious bite. The whole family will love your new take on fast food.
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- Why You Will Love My Big Mac Tacos Recipe
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make Big Mac Tacos
- More Recipes You Will Love
- How to Store our Big Mac Tacos Recipe
- What to Serve with Big Mac Tacos
- Top Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions About our Big Mac Tacos Recipe
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- Big Mac Tacos Recipe
Enjoy our Big Mac menu: Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole, Big Mac Quesadilla, Big Mac Egg Rolls or our Big Mac Sloppy Joes.
Why You Will Love My Big Mac Tacos Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Ready in 20 minutes with simple ingredients.
- Big Flavor: All the iconic classic Big Mac tastes in a fun taco form.
- Customizable: Load them up with your favorite toppings or sauces.
- Kid-Approved: Familiar, cheesy, and fun to eat.
- Perfect for Parties: Easy to make in a big batch and serve buffet-style.
Ingredients
With just a quick trip to the store, you will be ready to make this simple recipe that is as good as the real thing!
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Ground Beef: We use medium ground beef for maximum flavor, but you can choose your preferred fat content meat.
- Yellow Onion: Provides the subtle onion taste, but you can use a white onion if you prefer.
- Seasonings: Enhances the other ingredients and used to make the iconic Big Mac special sauce.
- Small Flour Tortillas or Corn Small Tortillas: Use your preference here.
- Cheddar Cheese: Though a Big Mac typically uses American cheese, we opted for cheddar. Use whatever you prefer.
- Pickles and Pickle Juice: Gives that pickle taste to the sauce, and slightly thins it, while also providing some crunch on the quesadilla.
- Iceberg Lettuce: Adds a freshness to the inside.
- Ketchup and Yellow Mustard: Used in the homemade burger sauce.
- Mayonnaise: The main component in the sauce.
- White Vinegar: Used to lightly thin the sauce and balances the sweetness.
For this easy recipe, you'll want to have on hand measuring cups and spoons, small bowl, whisk, large skillet, and a spatula.
Substitutions and Variations
Love our Big Mac tacos recipe but want to make it your own? Try some of these swaps.
- Cheese Slices: Swap cheddar for a slice of American cheese for a more authentic Big Mac taste or use shredded cheese.
- Taco Shells Substitution: Try mini tortillas, burrito sized tortillas, lettuce cups, or even slider buns.
- Ground Beef Swap: Try ground turkey, ground chicken or a meatless alternative.
- Pickles: Use dill or sweet relish if you prefer smaller pieces.
- Big Mac Sauce: I believe this is the most authentic tasting copycat sauce, store-bought burger sauce works in a pinch.
How to Make Big Mac Tacos
Look how quick and easy it was to make these delicious Big Mac tacos!
Make your homemade Big Mac sauce by adding all the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside.
Heat a large frying pan on medium heat and cook ground beef for about 5 minutes.
Strain out some excess fat, then add onion, salt and pepper. Cook for a couple minutes until the beef is fully cooked and no longer pink.
Then spoon ⅛th of the beef on each taco shell, followed by a slice of cheese, lettuce, pickles and Big Mac sauce.
Hint: Removing some fat keeps the tacos from getting soggy so be sure to drain some out before assembling.
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How to Store our Big Mac Tacos Recipe
Here are some ways to store these easy Big Mac tacos.
- Refrigerator: This recipe is best assembled when ready to eat. However, you can store the meat once cooled, place in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Also, you can cut up your lettuce and pickles in advance to make assembly a breeze.
- Freezer: Alternatively, you can place cooked beef it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat as needed.
- Reheating: Add what you need to a pan on medium heat with a little water or broth and heat fully, then assemble.
What to Serve with Big Mac Tacos
- Guacamole and Chips: Make it a spin on taco Tuesday and serve alongside our homemade chips and guac recipe.
- Margaritas: Keeping up with the Mexican theme, try our frozen strawberry margarita, margarita mix with a class marg, or pineapple margarita.
- Sides: Add a simple side salad for a lighter option, or homemade French fries to keep with the burger theme.
- Other Big Mac Menu Items: Make it a theme and try our Big Mac tater tot casserole, Big Mac quesadilla, Big Mac egg rolls or our Big Mac sloppy Joes.
Top Tips
Here are some of our tips to give you the best results when making these delicious Big Mac tacos.
- Assemble Just Before Serving: For the best freshness assemble the tacos right before you serve them. Prep what you need to prep in advance and then just toss them together.
- Use Shredded Cheese: If you don't have slices, use shredded cheese, it still melts great. Pre-shredded cheeses do not melt as easily due to anti-caking agents within the packaging, so we recommend shredding it yourself.
- Toast Shells Lightly: Place your tortillas in a hot pan prior to assembling to add structure and flavor. It also makes corn tortillas easier to fold.
Frequently Asked Questions About our Big Mac Tacos Recipe
Do you have questions about making our Big Mac tacos.
Yes, the sauce stores well in the fridge. In fact, it tastes better the longer the flavors have to meld together.
Reheat your meat separately, and reassemble fresh.
Soft shells work well, but if you prefer a crispy shell, they would be great, too.
You can prep the beef and sauce in advance. For best results, wait to assemble the fresh ingredients like pickles and lettuce. Store each component separately and assemble when you're ready to eat.
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Big Mac Tacos Recipe
Equipment
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Small Bowl
- Whisk
- Large Pan/Skillet
- Spatula
Ingredients
BIG MAC SAUCE:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 teaspoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle minced
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
TACOS:
- 1 pound ground beef medium
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 8 soft tortillas
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- lettuce shredded
- pickle slices
Instructions
- Make your homemade Big Mac sauce by adding all the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside.
- Heat a large frying pan on medium heat and cook ground beef for about 5 minutes.
- Strain out some excess fat, then add onion, salt and pepper. Cook for a couple minutes until the beef is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Then spoon ⅛th of the beef on each taco shell, followed by a slice of cheese, lettuce, pickles and Big Mac sauce.
Notes
- Removing some fat keeps the tacos from getting soggy so be sure to drain some out before assembling.
- For the best freshness assemble the tacos right before you serve them. Prep what you need to prep in advance and then just toss them together.
- If you don't have slices, use shredded cheese, it still melts great. Pre-shredded cheeses do not melt as easily due to anti-caking agents within the packaging, so we recommend shredding it yourself.
- Place your tortillas in a hot pan prior to assembling to add structure and flavor. It also makes corn tortillas easier to fold.
Nutrition
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Eva Filer says
Our family loves this spin on taco Tuesday! So much flavor and a lot of fun.
Abi says
Amazing Recipe, looks delicious! Thanks for sharing:)
Eva Filer says
You are so welcome! Thanks for the review.