Taco Burger

Juicy homemade burgers with a little kick from taco seasoning that are piled high with homemade guacamole, pico de gallo and crisp lettuce make these the ultimate Taco Burgers! Don’t forget to toast the bun to make them extra delicious.

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I bet you thought your burgers couldn’t get any better! That may have been true until you found this Taco Burger recipe. I’m introducing a brand new twist on your favorite burger. It’s so juicy and has tons of flavor from the taco seasoning, guacamole and pico de gallo.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This super juicy burger is seasoned with taco seasoning, shredded cheese and salsa.
• Low carb friendly if you skip the bun!
• Buy your guacamole and pico de gallo to make this super easy to make, yet packed with flavor.

Ingredients for Taco Burger

• Ground beef – We recommend a 80/20 blend so your burgers aren’t dry. Plus, remember fat is flavor!
• Taco seasoning – Make your own homemade taco seasoning with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, ground cumin sea salt and ground black papper or grab a packet at the grocery story.
• Salsa – Grab a thick, chunky style salsa so your burger doesn’t get too much liquid in it.
• Sharp cheddar cheese – Shred the cheese yourself for the best result.
• Guacamole – Either homemade or store bought works!
• Pico de Gallo – Either homemade or store bought works!
• Hamburger buns – We are going to toast these!
• Lettuce – We used a nice leaf lettuce. Opposed to lettuce? You can skip this!

Can I use different meat?

You can definitely do chicken or turkey! Just remember that the recommended internal temperature for poultry is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

what are some other good toppings for a taco burger?

• Fried onion and bell peppers
• Tomatoes
• Fresh cilantro
• Pickled jalapeños
• Mayonnaise mixed with some lime juice and a pinch of salt

Storage & Reheating

Store cooked, cooled burgers in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 4 days. Keep the burger patties separate from all of the toppings while you are storing them.

You can reheat leftover taco burgers in the microwave with a little bit of water to keep the moisture. Another way is to put them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes if you are reheating a few at one time.

Combine taco night with burger night and enjoy these delicious burgers! This recipe for taco burgers is so simple and full of flavor. I know you will add it to your regular rotation!

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Taco Burger

Delicious, juicy hamburgers with a kick from taco seasoning! These burgers are piled with homemade guacamole, pico de gallo and lettuce and served on a toasted bun!

Prep:15 minutes mins

Cook:10 minutes mins

Total:25 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Burger Patty Paper
• Burger Press

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 pounds ground beef 85% lean
• ▢ 1 ounce taco seasoning
• ▢ ½ cup thick and chunky salsa
• ▢ 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• ▢ ½ cup guacamole
• ▢ ⅔ cup pico de gallo
• ▢ 8 hamburger buns
• ▢ 8 leaves of lettuce

Instructions

• Preheat grill to medium heat about 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a mixing bowl combine beef, taco seasoning, salsa and cheese. Shape into 6-8 patties depending on how thick you want them.
• Grill patties 4-5 minutes on each side or until done (160 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Butter the insides of the buns. Place the butter side of the buns face down while the burgers cook to toast your buns. Remove when toasted.
• Fill buns with lettuce, burger, guacamole, and pico de gallo. 

Tips

• Use beef that is no leaner than 85% but I prefer 80%. Due to the high fat content your burger will be juicy and full of flavor. Beware that higher fat meat with shrink more when they are grilled.
• Use a light touch when combining seasoning with the ground beef, if you mix to much you will be left with dense and heavy burgers.
• If you have time mix up the hamburgers, patty them and then let them sit in the fridge for several hours to help the flavor mingle. When you form the patties wet your hands to keep the beef from sticking to them. Separate the patties with my favorite hamburger patty paper.
• Ideally you want the burger to be about 3/4 inch thick. To keep the patties from swelling in the middle make a small indentation in the center.
• Make sure you don’t cook your patties over high heat. You want to cook them over a medium-low to medium heat. This will keep your burgers juicy. A high heat will burn the outside of the burger and the inside will not be done.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 765kcal (38%), Carbohydrates: 51g (17%), Protein: 50g (100%), Fat: 41g (63%), Saturated Fat: 17g (106%), Cholesterol: 142mg (47%), Sodium: 1489mg (65%), Potassium: 1638mg (47%), Fiber: 10g (42%), Sugar: 11g (12%), Vitamin A: 36675IU (734%), Vitamin C: 50.9mg (62%), Calcium: 575mg (58%), Iron: 10.1mg (56%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

What to serve with taco burgers

• Grilled Corn on the Cob in Foil is a super easy way to keep all the cooking to the grill!
• Grilled Jalapeno Poppers are always a crowd pleaser and who doesn’t love a good bacon wrapped popper?
• Want to try cooking a dessert on the grill? Try our Blueberry Lemon Cobbler!