ramyaramesh3007This viral “Big Mac” smashed tacos hack definitely lives up to the hype – versatile tacos paired with vegan beef, cheese and a creamy burger sauce.
Also known as ‘Big Mac Tacos’, these smashed burger tacos are exactly what the name spells: a fusion of smashed burgers and versatile tacos. Instead of traditional burger buns, the juicy beef patty is smashed and served in a tortilla, topped with cheese, lettuce, pickles and a creamy dreamy burger sauce.
If you’re on this page, this is also your sign to not buy from Mcdonald’s as we can easily make this vegan smashed burger tacos that taste like Big Mac, at home, and make it vegan! No one is harmed in the process.
This is a easy weeknight recipe if you’re craving fast food or a takeout, because it comes together in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients You Need
- vegan beef substitute – I used Impossible but you can Beyond or my homemade wholefoods based beef patty.
- vegan cheese
- veggies – shredded lettuce, pickles
- creamy burger sauce – vegan mayo, spices, mustard, pickles and more!
Smashed Cheeseburger Tacos
Ingredients
- 200 g vegan ground beef
- 4 slices vegan cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup sliced pickles
- 4 tortilla wraps or corn tortillas
Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup vegan mayo
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp mustard
- 2 small diced pickles
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
- 1 tsp worchestershire sauce
- black pepper
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and roll them into balls. Press each ball gently on a tortilla until fully spread across.
- Add some olive oil to a pan and cook the side of the patty for about 3-4 minutes, until the edges are crispy and the patty is cooked through.
- Place a slice of cheese on the patty during the last minute of cooking to melt. Add a splash of water and cover the lid.
- Combine all the ingredients required for the burger sauce.
- Add shredded lettuce, pickles, and drizzle the burger sauce on the tacos.
- Serve the smashed cheeseburger tacos immediately, while they are hot.