McDonald's Big Mac sauce is just mayo, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice—this burrito proves it works on everything.
Big Mac Burritos
Savor the deliciousness of our Big Mac Burritos, a hearty and protein-rich delight that combines flavorful ground beef with a zesty homemade Big Mac sauce. These scrumptious wraps are not only satisfying but also ideal for meal prepping, making your weeknight dinners a breeze. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and indulge in a taste sensation that’s sure to please!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
8
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- cheese (to taste)
- 8 pieces extreme wellness wraps
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) ground beef 96/4
- 250 g lettuce
- onions (to taste)
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- garlic powder (to taste)
- ketchup (to taste)
- 240 g lighter than mayo
- mustard (to taste)
- onion powder (to taste)
- paprika (to taste)
- pickle juice (to taste)
- smoked paprika (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the ground beef with smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder, then cook until browned.
- 2
In a bowl, mix together the lighter than mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder to create the Big Mac sauce.
- 3
Lay out the extreme wellness wraps on a table.
- 4
Spread the Big Mac sauce on each wrap, then add cooked beef, diced onions, lettuce, and cheese.
- 5
Assemble the burritos by tucking in the sides and rolling them up tightly.
- 6
Toast the burritos until golden brown.
- 7
Store in the fridge or freezer. To reheat, microwave from the fridge for 1:30 minutes or from the freezer for 2 minutes, flipping halfway.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F and break it into uniform 1/4-inch pieces for even browning and optimal Maillard reaction development.technique160°F internal temp
- ✓Let your Big Mac sauce rest for 15-20 minutes before assembly so emulsifiers stabilize and flavors meld, preventing sauce separation in the burrito.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Use pickle juice at 3-4% of total sauce weight to provide the acidic bite that cuts through fat while adding umami depth without overwhelming saltiness.ingredient3-4% sauce weight
- ✓Toast assembled burritos seam-side down first for 2-3 minutes at medium heat to seal the wrap through steam creation before flipping.technique2-3 minutes seam-side down
- ✓Cool burritos to room temperature before refrigerating to prevent condensation buildup that creates soggy wraps and reduces freezer storage life by 30%.timing30% storage reduction
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
8
people
Level
intermediate
Share this recipe
McDonald's Big Mac sauce is just mayo, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice—this burrito proves it works on everything.
Big Mac Burritos
Savor the deliciousness of our Big Mac Burritos, a hearty and protein-rich delight that combines flavorful ground beef with a zesty homemade Big Mac sauce. These scrumptious wraps are not only satisfying but also ideal for meal prepping, making your weeknight dinners a breeze. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and indulge in a taste sensation that’s sure to please!
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- cheese (to taste)
- 8 pieces extreme wellness wraps
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) ground beef 96/4
- 250 g lettuce
- onions (to taste)
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- garlic powder (to taste)
- ketchup (to taste)
- 240 g lighter than mayo
- mustard (to taste)
- onion powder (to taste)
- paprika (to taste)
- pickle juice (to taste)
- smoked paprika (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the ground beef with smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder, then cook until browned.
- 2
In a bowl, mix together the lighter than mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder to create the Big Mac sauce.
- 3
Lay out the extreme wellness wraps on a table.
- 4
Spread the Big Mac sauce on each wrap, then add cooked beef, diced onions, lettuce, and cheese.
- 5
Assemble the burritos by tucking in the sides and rolling them up tightly.
- 6
Toast the burritos until golden brown.
- 7
Store in the fridge or freezer. To reheat, microwave from the fridge for 1:30 minutes or from the freezer for 2 minutes, flipping halfway.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F and break it into uniform 1/4-inch pieces for even browning and optimal Maillard reaction development.technique160°F internal temp
- ✓Let your Big Mac sauce rest for 15-20 minutes before assembly so emulsifiers stabilize and flavors meld, preventing sauce separation in the burrito.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Use pickle juice at 3-4% of total sauce weight to provide the acidic bite that cuts through fat while adding umami depth without overwhelming saltiness.ingredient3-4% sauce weight
- ✓Toast assembled burritos seam-side down first for 2-3 minutes at medium heat to seal the wrap through steam creation before flipping.technique2-3 minutes seam-side down
- ✓Cool burritos to room temperature before refrigerating to prevent condensation buildup that creates soggy wraps and reduces freezer storage life by 30%.timing30% storage reduction