Description
Recreate the iconic Big Mac experience in a portable, budget-friendly wrap using simple ingredients like ground beef, cheddar cheese, and a homemade tangy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup pickle chips
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp sweet relish
- 1 tsp white vinegar or pickle juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet relish, white vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles with a fork.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and onions are translucent.
- Drain excess grease if necessary, but leave some for flavor. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 15-20 seconds to make them pliable.
- Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spread a generous spoonful of sauce down the center.
- Top with shredded lettuce, pickle chips, a scoop of seasoned beef, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward and roll tightly from the bottom up.
- Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately. Optionally, microwave for 10-15 seconds to melt the cheese.
Notes
Ensure lettuce is thoroughly dried to prevent soggy wraps. Do not overload the wrap with filling to make rolling easier. The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. For a lighter option, swap beef for ground turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 45
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
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