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    The Best Taco Burgers

    Published: May 4, 2019 · Modified: Jul 21, 2024 by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    Delicious taco burger on a bun topped with pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo, and guacamole

    Taco Burgers are a tasty twist on a beef burger. They are full of flavor from fresh spices. Top with your favorite toppings and you have amazing Mexican Burgers. If you love a good taco, you are going to flip for these Taco Burgers.

    A delicious taco burger sliced in half topped with pico de gallo and guacamole

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    Delicious Taco Burgers that have been grilled and topped with Pico De Gallo and Guacamole.

    My family loves burgers. I love kicking my burgers up a notch with different flavors. These burgers were my son Aidan’s idea. He loves tacos and asked me if I could work on a burger with Mexican flavors.  

    We are so happy with this taco burger recipe! All the flavors in a taco in a great burger.

    Delicious savory taco burgers on a plate ready to be eaten
    Delicious taco burgers topped with pico and guacamole with fresh cilantro leaves on the plate.

     Taco Burger Seasoning

    • Garlic Powder
    • Onion Powder
    • Chili Powder
    • Paprika
    • Oregano
    • Salt
    • Pepper

    Taco Burger FAQ's

    What is the best meat for making  a great Taco Burger?

    These taco burgers are great using 85/20 ground beef. The perfect ratio for a great burger. Ground Turkey and chicken are also great options for these burgers.

    Can these burgers be made ahead of time? 

    For a great burger, my recommendation is to make these right when you want to enjoy a good juicy burger.  Reheating a burger can cause it to dry out and the flavors won’t be as delicious!

    Can the taco burgers be frozen for a make ahead burger?

    Form the burgers into patties! Use a Foodsaver or freezer bags. Place wax paper between each burger before freezing. Burgers can be stored 3-4 months in the freezer.

    How long does it take to grill burgers?

    • Medium-rare: Grill the burger for three minutes then flip and grill another four minutes.
    • Medium: Grill the burger for three minutes then flip and grill another five minutes.
    • Medium well: Grill the burger for four minutes then flip and grill for another five minutes.
    • Well done: Grill the burger for four minutes then flip and grill for another six minutes.
    mouthwatering taco burgers topped with pico and guacamole

    What are the best toppings for these Taco Burgers? 

    My favorites and what I used for these photos are:

    Guacamole

    Pico De Gallo

    Pepper Jack Cheese

    Other great toppings are:

    Salsa Verde

    Salsa

    Diced olives

    Refried beans

    Want to keep this a low-carb recipe? 

    Serve your taco burger in a lettuce wrap or with a low-carb tortilla for a low-carb alternative.

    Delicious savory taco burgers on a plate ready to be eaten

     

     

    How to make a great Taco Burger:  

    1. Preheat grill to 425 degrees.
    2. Season ground beef with your taco seasonings and gently blend meat. Ground beef that has seasonings added to make delicious taco burgers
    3. Make beef patties. Seasoned ground beef formed into patties ready to be grilled.
    4. Reduce grill to 375 to 400 degrees.
    5. Grill burgers about 4-5 minutes per side. Top with cheese. Burgers topped with pepper jack cheese on the grill to make taco burgers
    6. Serve with your favorite toppings. Burgers topped with pepper jack cheese on the grill to make taco burgers

    WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THESE TACO BURGERS! I'D LOVE TO HEAR HOW THEY TURN OUT FOR YOU!

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    Delicious taco burgers topped with pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo, and guacamole!

    Taco Burgers

    Delicious Taco Burgers are a great way to enjoy a burger with a kick! These burgers are seasoned with a homemade blend of taco seasonings! Top with homemade guacamole and pico de gallo for the most amazing burger
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    Course: grilling, Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Cinco De Mayo, easy main dish, summer grilling
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    rest time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 burgers
    Calories: 162kcal
    Author: Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    Ingredients

    Taco Burger

    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Taco Burger Toppings

    • Homemade Pico De Gallo Note 1
    • Guacamole, homemade or store bought Note 2
    • 4 slices Cabot pepper jack Cheese Note 3
    • 4 Brioche Hamburger Rolls Note 4

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    Instructions

    • Preheat the grill to high, about 425 to 450 degrees. 

    How to Make Taco Burgers

    • In a large bowl add the meat, oregano, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Gently mix the meat and seasonings to combine.
    • Form the burgers into .25 pound patties.  
    • Reduce heat on the grill to medium, abou 375 degrees. Place your burgers on the grill and cook each side about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook another 4 minutes. With 1-2 minutes left in cooking, add the cheese.
    • Once cooked to your liking, remove the burgers. Let rest and begin to assemble the buns and toppings. 
    • To the buns add the pico de gallo and guacamole. Add your burgers to the buns! Eat and enjoy.

    NOTES

    Note 1: my pico de gallo takes just a few minutes to make and my family will highly suggest you make it as a topping for a great taco burger.
    Note 2: my Guacamole recipe is on its way! Another must have topping. A store bought guacamole is also fine as a topping! 
    Note 3: Cabot Cheese is my personal favorite. The cheese melts perfectly on the burger.
    Note 4: A personal choice on the brioche roll We just love the flavor with the taco burgers. Use your personal favorite bun!
    Note 5: The nutritional value is strictly calculating the burger. Does not include the bun, pico, or guacamole. Those values will have to be added as you use them.
    • any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1burger | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 3.3mg
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