Big Mac Wrap with Easy Healthy McDonalds Sauce Recipe

Make this Big Mac Wrap recipe with juicy ground beef, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, dill pickles, and a homemade Big Mac sauce wrapped in a soft tortilla. A quick lunch or meal prep favorite, this wrap satisfies Big Mac cravings with simple ingredients and easy steps in just 20 minutes!

A big mac wrap sliced in half with McDonald's sauce.

Craving the taste of a Big Mac without the hassle of drive-thru lines? This Big Mac Wrap recipe delivers juicy beef, tangy homemade Big Mac sauce, and crisp veggies all wrapped in a soft, low-carb tortilla. As a home cook who makes this all the time, I’ve perfected a quick, mess-free method that gives you all the flavors with simple ingredients. If you’ve ever wished for a fast, easy Big Mac hack, you’re going to love this.

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Why You’ll Love This Big Mac Wrap Recipe

  • Tastes Just Like McDonald’s: This wrap has all the classic Big Mac flavors, but it’s fresher and homemade!
  • Quick & Easy: Ready in under 20 minutes with just a handful of ingredients.
  • Perfect for Meal Prep: Make extra and store in an airtight container for a grab-and-go quick lunch.
  • Customizable: Use ground turkey, ground chicken, or Impossible Meat for a healthier alternative.
All the ingredients needed for a Big Mac wrap.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here is everything you need to make healthy big mac wraps:

Ground Beef: Classic Big Mac crunch wraps flavor, but you can use ground turkey, ground chicken, turkey burgers, veggie burgers, or Impossible Meat as a ground beef substitute.

Garlic Powder: Adds depth of flavor—swap with onion powder or fresh minced garlic.

Large Flour Tortilla: Holds everything together—use low-carb tortillas, small tortillas, or even a sesame seed bun for a Big Mac sloppy joes twist.

Shredded Lettuce: Crisp freshness—swap with fresh lettuce leaves or serve as a Big Mac salad.

Cheddar Cheese: Melty goodness—substitute American cheese for a more McDonald’s Big Mac experience.

Dill Pickles: Signature tang—try sweet pickle relish or pickle juice in the homemade Big Mac sauce.

Greek Yogurt: Creamy base for the special sauce. You can also use mayo, whipped cottage cheese, or sour cream.

Mustard Powder: Adds flavor—Yellow mustard in a jar will also work instead.

Pure Maple Syrup: Subtle sweetness in the sauce—You can also use honey, agave nectar, or granulated sugar.

Apple Cider Vinegar: Adds tang to the sauce—White vinegar can also be used.

Onion Powder: You can omit this or replace it with very finely diced white onion or red onions.

Paprika: You can omit this or replace it with another spice.

An open big mac wrap on a tortilla with shredded cheese and McDonald's sauce.

How to Make My Protein Big Mac Wrap and Sauce Recipe

Here are easy, detailed, step-by-step instructions that are also repeated in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.

Step 1: Cook the Beef

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb ground beef with 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until browned. Drain excess grease by transferring the meat to a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside.

Adding the seasonings to the ground beef.
Letting the cooked ground beef drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.

Step 2: Make the Big Mac Sauce

In a small bowl, combine the greek yogurt, avocado oil, mustard powder, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper and whisk until well combined. You can also mix it together in a food processor or blender.

Adding garlic powder to the big mac sauce.
Mixing the big mac sauce.

Step 3: Assemble the Wraps

Lay a tortilla on a flat surface, In the center of each tortilla, add 1/4 cup cooked beef, 1/4 cup shredded lettuce, diced tomato, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, and a few pickle slices. Drizzle with homemade Big Mac sauce. Wrap it up by folding the bottom up, tuck in the sides, and roll into wrap form.

Crisp (optional): Heat a medium skillet over medium heat, place the wraps seam-side down, and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.

Serve and enjoy!

Adding the special sauce to the wrap.
A big mac wrap open on a tortilla with shredded cheese and McDonald's sauce.

Expert Recipe Tips

Crispy finish: Toast in a large skillet for extra crunch.

Extra Big Mac sauce: Double the batch for dipping or drizzling.

Make it low-carb: Swap the tortilla for low-carb tortillas or serve as a Big Mac salad.

Meal plan hack: Cook the beef in advance for a quick lunch any day.

Delicious Serving Suggestions

  • Big Mac Lettuce Wraps: Skip the tortilla for a low-carb Big Mac wrap with your favorite burger toppings.
  • Crispy Big Mac Wrap: Air-fry or pan-fry for extra crunch!
  • Big Mac Quesadilla: Use two tortillas and cook flat like a quesadilla.
  • Breakfast Big Mac Wrap: Add a fried egg for a morning-friendly twist.
  • Dipping Side: Serve with extra homemade Big Mac sauce.
  • Kid-Friendly Meal: Cut into smaller sections for easy handling.
  • Social Media Hit: Try the TikTok – make trend and share your version!

Airtight container: Store leftover beef and toppings separately for freshness.

Plastic wrap: Wrap assembled tortillas tightly before refrigerating.

Meal prep friendly: Keep ingredients prepped in a serving bowl for easy assembly.

Reheat smart: Warm in a medium skillet over medium heat for best texture.

What’s the secret to the best homemade Big Mac sauce?
If you’re not going to serve the sauce with pickles in your wrap, then the secret is adding pickle juice, mustard, and sweet pickle relish to the sauce—it gives the sauce that iconic tangy taste.

How do I fold a wrap without it falling apart?
Lay the tortilla on a flat surface, add ingredients in the center of each tortilla, fold the sides inward, then roll tightly. For extra hold, toast the wrap in a medium skillet for a few seconds.

Can I store these Big Mac wraps for later?
Yes! Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If meal prepping, keep ingredients separate and assemble fresh.

What’s the best alternative to ground beef in a Big Mac wrap?
You can use ground turkey, ground chicken, or Impossible Meat for a lighter option without losing flavor.

How do I get that classic McDonald’s Big Mac flavor?
Use American cheese, homemade Big Mac sauce, dill pickles, and fresh lettuce to nail the actual Big Mac taste! And a sprinkle of sesame seeds makes them extra authentic.

Do you love Big Macs? Check out more of my Big Mac-inspired recipes:

A big mac wrap sliced in half with McDonald's sauce.

Big Mac Wrap with Easy Healthy McDonalds Sauce Recipe

Gluten-Free diet-friendly recipe
Make this Big Mac Wrap recipe with juicy ground beef, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, dill pickles, and a homemade Big Mac sauce wrapped in a soft tortilla. A quick lunch or meal prep favorite, this wrap satisfies Big Mac cravings with simple ingredients and easy steps in just 20 minutes!
5 from 5 votes
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 dashes pepper
  • 4 tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 tomato (diced)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup pickles

Big Mac Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup greek yogurt, 2 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tsp mustard powder, 2 tsp maple syrup, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt and dash of pepper and whisk until well combined. You can also mix it together in a food processor or blender.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb ground beef with 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.
  • Lay a tortilla on a flat surface, In the center of each tortilla, add 1/4 cup cooked beef, 1/4 cup shredded lettuce, diced tomato, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, and a few pickle slices. Drizzle with homemade Big Mac sauce.
    Wrap it up by folding the bottom up, tuck in the sides, and roll into wrap form.
    Crisp (optional): Heat a medium skillet over medium heat, place the wraps seam-side down, and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.

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Notes

Crispy finish: Toast in a large skillet for extra crunch.
Extra Big Mac sauce: Double the batch for dipping or drizzling.
Make it low-carb: Swap the tortilla for low-carb tortillas or serve as a Big Mac salad.
Meal plan hack: Cook the beef in advance for a quick lunch any day.

Nutrition

Calories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 32gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1077mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1872IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 271mgIron: 4mg
Keyword big mac, ground beef, high protein, McDonald’s, wrap
Did you make this recipe and love it?Please let me know in the comments below how it turned out 🙂
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This recipe has been reviewed by a healthcare professional for its nutritional balance and alignment with healthy eating principles.

9 Comments

  1. We love cheeseburgers and this is such a great idea! I used wheat tortillas and relish instead of the sliced pickles.

  2. I can’t wait for you to try these Big Mac wraps! Please let me know how they turn out here in the comments 🙂

5 from 5 votes

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