Big Mac Taco Cups
These Big Mac Taco Cups are crispy, cheesy mini tacos baked in a muffin tin and topped with seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, pickles, and homemade Big Mac sauce.
Ingredients
For the taco cups:
- 12 street taco-size flour tortillas or cut down regular tortillas
- Olive oil spray or melted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- Sesame seeds optional, for garnish
For the seasoned beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the homemade special sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 tbsp Düsseldorf mustard or yellow mustard
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1¼ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp white pepper
For topping:
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Dill pickles chopped
Instructions
Prep the Taco Cups
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Warm tortillas slightly in the microwave to make them flexible.
- Press each tortilla into a muffin tin to form a cup. Spray or brush with oil or butter.
- Optional: sprinkle sesame seeds on the rims for that “burger bun” effect.
Make the Beef
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drain excess grease, then stir in onion powder, garlic powder, mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Mix the Special Sauce
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Store in the fridge until ready to use—it just gets better as it sits!
Assemble and Bake
- Fill each taco cup with a spoonful of seasoned beef and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and tortillas are golden.
Garnish and Serve
- Let them cool slightly, then top with shredded lettuce, chopped pickles, and a drizzle of your special sauce.