by Marie Hill
There’s a seafood place in town that built its reputation on fresh catch and martinis. Funny enough, it’s the burger that regulars can’t stop talking about.
Nothing fancy. No shredded lettuce mountain. Just a perfectly seared patty, melty cheese, and that tangy nostalgic sauce. Simple. Balanced. Classic meets upgraded.
That burger inspired this recipe: Healthy Big Mac Tacos.
Same familiar flavors. Real ingredients. Grass-fed beef. A lighter, creamy sauce. Quick to make, easy to clean up, and ridiculously satisfying.
When a burger and a taco join forces and both show up better?
That’s real-food “fast food.”
What Makes These Tacos Better
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Grass-fed, grass-finished beef
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Lighter burger sauce with Greek yogurt
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No seed oils (avocado oil all the way)
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Organic tortillas of your choice
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Classic Big-Mac flavor, elevated
Ingredients
For the Tacos
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8 standard-size organic tortillas (flour, whole wheat, cassava blend, or corn)
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1 lb grass-fed, grass-finished ground beef
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1 tbsp avocado oil, divided
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Onion powder
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Sea salt
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Fresh cracked black pepper
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8 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
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16 dill pickle slices
For the Lighter Burger Sauce
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3 tbsp avocado oil mayo
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3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp dill pickle relish
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2 tsp organic ketchup
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1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
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Pinch of sea salt
How to Make Them
Step 1: Mix the Sauce
Stir together mayo, Greek yogurt, relish, ketchup, Worcestershire, and salt.
Refrigerate while you cook.
Step 2: Portion the Beef
Divide beef into 8 equal portions (~2 oz each).
Press each portion onto a tortilla, spreading almost to the edges.
Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
Step 3: Smash & Sear
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high.
Brush lightly with avocado oil.
Place tortillas beef-side-down and cook 3–4 minutes, until browned and crisp.
Step 4: Flip & Melt
Flip tortillas so the tortilla side is down.
Top with cheddar.
Cover for ~1 minute to melt.
Step 5: Assemble & Serve
Add pickle slices.
Drizzle generously with burger sauce.
Fold and enjoy warm.
Macros (per serving – 2 tacos)
Approximate, depending on ingredients
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Calories: 520
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Protein: 37g
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Carbs: 32g
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Fat: 27g
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Fiber: 3g
Why You’ll Feel Good Eating This
This isn’t fast food — it’s real food done fast.
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Grass-fed beef: Omega-3s, antioxidants, CLA for metabolic & hormone support
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Greek yogurt + avo-mayo: Creamy, lighter, probiotic-friendly, seed-oil-free
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Sharp cheddar: Clean melt + big flavor
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Organic tortillas: Quality carbs + fiber
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Pickles: Bright acidity + classic flavor
Comfort-food flavor. Better-for-you ingredients. Zero drive-through.
Serve With
Boost fiber and nutrition with one of these easy pairings:
Fresh & Crunchy
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Cabbage slaw with ACV + olive oil
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Cucumber-tomato salad with lemon
Warm & Cozy
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Roasted sweet potato wedges
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Steamed broccoli or asparagus in olive oil
Protein + Fiber Combos
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Lentil or chickpea salad with herbs
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Quinoa pilaf with sautéed spinach
Quick Add-Ons
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Sliced avocado or guacamole
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Black beans or refried lentils
And don't forget, if you want to manage blood sugar spikes and improve leptin and insulin resistance in a natural, root-cause way, add GLPerfect about 20 minutes before eating.
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