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Big Mac Tacos

Name: Big Mac Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 8 soft flour tortillas; 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce; 4 slices cheddar cheese, quartered; 1/4 cup pickles, finely chopped; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 tbsp French dressing; 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish; 1/2 tbsp minced white onion; 1 tsp white vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp paprika; Sesame seeds for garnish

Big Mac Tacos blend the classic burger flavors with the fun of tacos for an irresistible fusion.

A plate of Big Mac Tacos, garnished with sesame seeds and a side of special sauce.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

25 min

Servings

Step aside traditional tacos, and make way for Big Mac Tacos, a playful twist uniting the iconic flavors of a classic fast-food burger with the zest and fun of taco night! Imagine the savory beef, special sauce, and the distinctive pickles, all snugly wrapped in a soft tortilla. It's a dish with a story as quirky and fun as its flavors; taco meets burger in a fusion that's both comfortingly familiar and thrillingly new.

These tacos are an ode to experimental American fast food trends of the late 20th century, where bold entrepreneurs and cooks would merge different cuisines, creating hybrids that we now cherish. Back in the '70s, variations of the Big Mac made way into the hearts (and stomachs) of millions. Now, in this appetizing crossover, the taco shell becomes the stage for a Big Mac performance, promising a standing ovation from your taste buds.

Ingredients

Gather these ingredients to bring the Big Mac sensation into the realm of tacos, ensuring every bite is nostalgically scrumptious.

500g ground beef
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
8 soft flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
4 slices cheddar cheese, quartered
1/4 cup pickles, finely chopped
3 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp French dressing
1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
1/2 tbsp minced white onion
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp paprika
Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Follow these simple steps to construct your Big Mac Tacos, and you'll be on a one-way trip to Flavortown with a passport stamped by nostalgia and novelty.

1
In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, French dressing, sweet pickle relish, minced onion, white vinegar, sugar, and paprika to make the special sauce. Set aside.
2
Season ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
3
Warm tortillas in a pan over low heat or in the microwave covered with a damp paper towel.
4
Layer each tortilla with a quarter slice of cheddar cheese, the hot ground beef, and shredded lettuce.
5
Drizzle the special sauce over the fillings and top with chopped pickles.
6
Garnish the tacos with sesame seeds to mimic the classic Big Mac bun, fold gently, and serve immediately.

Chef's Tip

For an extra crunch, consider adding a layer of crushed tortilla chips within your tacos. It adds texture and nods to the sesame seed bun of the Big Mac!

Fun Fact

Did you know the Big Mac was first introduced by McDonald's in 1967 in Pittsburgh by Jim Delligatti, an early franchisee? It then went national in 1968 and became a fast-food icon.

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