Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and white pepper in a medium bowl until completely smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients to allow flavors to meld.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 ounces each). Gently shape each portion into a ball without compressing the meat - you want them loosely formed, not tightly packed.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot (a drop of water should sizzle and evaporate immediately). This usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Place one beef ball on the hot skillet. Immediately place a small piece of parchment paper on top, then press down hard with a sturdy spatula to smash it thin (about 1/4 inch thick). Remove and discard the parchment paper. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the patty undisturbed for 2 minutes until edges are crispy and deeply brown. Flip once, immediately top with a cheese slice, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining patties.
- While the last patties are finishing, heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly charred and puffed in spots. Keep warm and repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Spread a generous layer of Big Mac sauce on each warm tortilla. Add shredded lettuce, diced onion, and pickle chips. Top with a cheesy smash burger patty, fold like a taco, and serve immediately. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for the best balance of flavor and crispy edges. Make the Big Mac sauce ahead and refrigerate for up to one week. The sauce tastes better after the flavors have time to blend. For crispier patties, ensure your skillet is very hot before adding the beef balls. Store cooked patties separately from assembled tacos for best results.
