These Big Mac tacos are the perfect mash-up of a fast-food classic and a Tex-Mex favorite. These tacos are filled with cheeseburger flavors and topped with must-have burger toppings.

Cheesy burger filled taco shells on a white serving platter.

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If you have ever enjoyed the classic Big Mac, you will love these cheeseburger tacos. Crispy taco shells are loaded with a savory burger-inspired filling and topped with crisp lettuce and pickles.

And let's not forget the special sauce. A Big Mac is not a Big Mac without it. This sauce is so good that you will want to put it on everything, from salads to French fries.

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Why This Recipe Works
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Step-by-step instructions
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Serving, Storing, and Reheating
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Why This Recipe Works

Full of cheeseburger flavors the whole family will love.
These tacos are baked, which simplifies last-minute dinner prep.
The filling can be made ahead of time, so pulling dinner together just takes minutes.
Customize with your favorite burger toppings - add chopped tomatoes, red onion, and bacon if desired.

Ingredient Notes

Ground turkey or chicken keeps these tacos light, but ground beef can also be used for a more traditional burger vibe.
Ketchup and mustard bring classic cheeseburger flavors to the taco filling.
Taco shells—I prefer using flat-bottom stand-and-stuff taco shells. They are easy to fill and hold more filling. I love Bold Nacho taco shells for added cheese flavor.
Cheddar cheese—Buy a block of cheddar and shred it yourself for the freshest flavor and best melting quality.
Burger sauce—This blend of mayo, french dressing, and pickle juice gives these tacos a Big Mac identity. Duke's mayo and Ken's Country French dressing are my go-to's.

Step-by-step instructions

See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.

Cooking onion and ground turkey in skillet.

Step 1: Cook ground turkey and onions until cooked through, crumbling the meat as it cooks. If using ground beef, drain the excess fat.

Step 2: Stir in the ketchup and mustard.

Step 3: Pre-bake the taco shells for the crispiest texture. Heat per the package directions - approx 5-6 minutes at 325 degrees.

Baking dish of tacos topped with shredded cheese.

Step 4: Fill each taco shell with some cheese, taco filling, and more cheese.

Baking dish of taco topped with melted cheese.

Step 5: Bake at 400 degrees until the cheese is melted, approx. 3-5 minutes.

Baking dish of tacos garnished with lettuce and pickles.

Step 6: Top with lettuce and pickles, and drizzle with burger sauce.

White serving platter of Big Mac tacos topped with lettuce, pickles, and Big Mac sauce.

Expert Tips

Pre-bake taco shells for an extra crispy texture.
If using ground beef, be sure to drain excess fat so the tacos aren't greasy.
Layer some cheese in the taco shells before adding the meat to prevent the shells from turning soggy on the bottom.
Use a meat chopper to make it easy to crumble the meat as it cooks.

Serving, Storing, and Reheating

Serve with a side of Coconut Lime rice or Creamy Coleslaw.
Use taco holders for ease of serving.
If necessary, store leftover tacos without garnishes in the refrigerator for no more than two days.
To reheat, heat in a baking dish in a 325-degree oven until warm and crisp. Top with fresh garnishes.

Close up of tacos garnished with lettuce, pickles, and special sauce.

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