Taco Burger

Grilled Taco Burger combines the flavored of taco seasoning with the ground beef. It is delicious and easy to make. You will love this tasty twist on your grilled beef recipe. This is a family favorite and healthy too.

We love the Mexican flavors of the taco seasoning and mixed with the ground beef. Topping the hamburger patties with cheese, guacamole and pico del gallo is our new favorite grilled burger recipe. You may also love this Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger or Onion Smash Burgers.

What is Taco Burger?

Taco burger was created as I was missing out on our favorite taco recipes. I am trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, I decided to mix in my Homemade Taco Seasoning with some ground beef.

This delicious grilled burger can be serve it with or without a bun. Or top your hamburger patty with cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo for a low carb recipe.

You may never fix a grilled burger without the flavors of taco seasoning.

Why We Love This Recipe

This is one of those recipes that you will wonder why you didn’t make it sooner. The taco seasoning combined with the pico de gallo really takes the burger to a new level of amazing.

Easy to make with simple ingredients. We love the twist on a classic burger recipe. Amazing flavor and healthy too, your family and friends will love this delicious recipe.

Ingredients 

• Ground hamburger beef (85% lean) – You can also make these with ground turkey or ground chicken
• Taco Seasoning – Try this Homemade Taco Seasoning
• Chunky Salsa – Use jar salsa or make this Homemade Salsa Recipe
• Cheddar Cheese – Use any slice cheese that you prefer.
• Pico De Gallo – Try making this Homemade Pico De Gallo Recipe
• Guacamole – You may want to use this Homemade Guacamole Recipe
• Hamburger Buns – Make this smashed burger taco recipe with flour tortillas or corn tortillas instead of the buns.

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How to Make Taco Burgers

• Step 1 – Prepare Grill – Preheat a grill over medium heat (approximately 350-400 degrees F). 
• Step 2 – Combine beef, seasoning and salsa – Mix together the ground beef, taco seasoning and chunky sauce in a small bowl.  I even like to add in a teaspoon of onion powder, salt and pepper. Then form the beef mixture into 6 patties.  

• Step 3 – Grill Hamburger Patties – Place burger patties on the grill or cast iron skillet over direct medium-high heat. Cook for 5-6 minutes then flip burger with spatula and continue cooking. Cook until the patties reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees to 165 degrees F. 
• Step 4 – Top with Cheese – Place the slices of cheese on the patties. For the last minute of the cook time to melt the cheese.  

• Step 5 – Grill Hamburger Buns – Place the hamburger buns on the grill or pan for approximately 1 minute to toast the buns.  
• Step 6 – Build your bugers – Remove the buns.  Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun.  Top with a taco burger patty.  Then top each burger with the guacamole, lime juice and pico de Gallo.  You can even add your classic burger condiments such as ketchup, jalapeno, red onion, mustard, mayonnaise, and hot sauce.
• Step 7 – Serve and enjoy – Serve warm and enjoy. 

Expert Tips

• Meat Thermometer – Use an instant read meat thermometer to check internal temperature. Make sure that the beef is cooked to a safe temperature before eating.  
• Mixing Ingredients – Be careful not to over-mix the beef or the burgers will be tough.  Just mix with your hands until just combined in a medium bowl. 
• Change Seasoning – Fee free to change the seasoning. Mix in garlic powder or chili powder.
• Hamburger Patty – We like to make the hamburger patties about the same size. I usually make them about 1 inch thick so they cook evenly and about the same time.

Favorite Burger Toppings

The toppings are endless when making your Taco Burger. These are some of our favorites.

• Cheese – We used cheddar cheese, but you can easily use different flavors. We recommend pepper jack cheese or Colby Monterrey Jack Cheese.
• Sour Cream – This creamy topping is perfect topped on the Taco Burger.
• Guacamole – Make a delicious homemade guacamole or use store bought for a tasty topping.
• Pico de Gallo – Diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro makes this a delicious topping for the taco burgers.
• Diced Avocado – We love the healthy benefits of avocado. Instead of making guacamole, top with diced avocado. You may want to try this Grilled Avocado Burger Recipe.
• Slice Pickles – Slice dill pickles is a must anytime we make homemade burgers.
• Burger Sauce – Add Smash Burger Sauce for delicious flavor

What to Serve with a Taco Burger

• Tortilla Chips – Any Mexican recipes that we make, chips and salsa must be served. You can even serve them with this Taco Burger Recipe.
• Pasta Salad – A BBQ isn’t complete without your favorite pasta salad.
• Chips and Queso – Chips and queso is perfectly paired with this taco burger recipe.