Cheesy Taco Burgers Recipes

KIDS CAN MAKE: TACO CHEESEBURGER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until well mixed.
• Divide the ground beef into 4 equal sections, about 6 ounces each. Gently form the meat into thick disks, then place on a piece of wax paper. Press the patties until they're about 1/2-inch thick and 6 inches in diameter. Sprinkle each patty on both sides with the spice mix, using about 1/2 tablespoon per burger. Cut each patty in half, giving you 8 pieces.
• Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes. When the skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and 4 of the patties. Cook until the meat is browned half of the way up the side, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side. Place a half-slice of cheese (torn into a few pieces so it fits on the burger) to cover the patty and melt over the top. Cook until the patty is well-browned on the bottom, another 2 1/2 minutes. Remove the burgers to a plate, tent with foil, to allow the juices to redistribute, at least 5 minutes. Scrape out any crusty bits on the bottom of the skillet and pour off the extra grease. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and repeat the process for the remaining 4 patties.
• If using hard taco shells, place them on a baking sheet and warm in the oven for about 5 minutes. If using soft tortillas, wrap the stack of 8 in foil and warm for 5 minutes.
• Line the center of each taco with some lettuce, insert a patty and 2 tomato slices, then top with 1 teaspoon salsa and some sour cream, and serve.

CHEESY TACO BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix ground beef and taco seasoning together in a bowl. Set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let taco mix infuse into the beef.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove meat from the refrigerator and make 6 very thin patties. Place a slice of Cheddar cheese into the center of 3 patties. Place the remaining patties on top of the cheese patties and seal together by pinching the ends.
• Cook on the preheated grill for 6 to 7 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until no longer pink, 6 to 7 minutes more. Place on hamburger buns.

TACO BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the chuck, salt, cumin and paprika. Divide into 4 even patties and drizzle with a touch of olive oil. Grill the burgers until deep brown and just barely cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Pile a bed of lettuce on the bottom of each bun. Top with a patty, some cheese and a slice of tomato. Top with pickled jalapenos and sour cream if desired.

TACO BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Mix ground beef and taco seasoning together in a bowl with your hands. Separate mixture into 5 equal portions. Form into patties.
• Cook patties on the preheated grill for 5 minutes. Flip, top with pepper Jack cheese slices, and continue to grill until no longer pink or to desired doneness, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
• Spread sour cream and salsa on buns, add patties, and top with cilantro, tomato, avocado, and onion.

TACO BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the corn chips, taco seasoning, onion and egg. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear., Top each burger with a cheese slice; heat just until cheese begins to melt. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and, if desired, salsa.

TACO BURGERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, working gently, mix ground beef with all burger ingredients except buns.
• Divide the mixture into 4 quarters and lightly form into patties about 1" thick.
• Place patties on an oiled outdoor grill (or you can cook in a skillet) and cook, turning once, about 10-15 minutes or until cooked to desired doneness. You can add the cheese slices onto the burgers a few minutes before they are done to melt if desired.
• Meanwhile, open buns and toast on grill until lightly browned. Place cooked burgers on buns and top with desired toppings.

CHEESY GARLIC BURGERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine beef and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Shape into six thin patties. Pan-fry until no longer pink. Meanwhile, cut bread in half lengthwise. Combine butter and remaining garlic powder; spread over cut sides of bread. On the bottom half, layer provolone cheese, beef patties and the mozzarella cheese. Replace bread top. Wrap in a large piece of heavy-duty foil (about 28 in. x 18 in.). Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and sandwich is heated through. Cut loaf between each patty. Serve with spaghetti sauce for dipping.

GRILLED TACO BURGER AND POTATO FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, taco seasoning mix and milk until well blended. Shape mixture into 4 (4-inch) patties. In another medium bowl, mix frozen potatoes and dip.
• Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray. Place 1 patty on each; top with 1/4 of potato mixture. Wrap each pack securely using double-fold seals, allowing room for heat expansion.
• When grill is heated, place packs, seam side up, on grill over medium heat; cover grill. Cook 15 to 25 minutes, rearranging packs several times, until patties are thoroughly cooked.
• To make in oven, place packs on cookie sheet. Bake at 375°F 40 to 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and burgers are cooked through (at least 165°F in center).

BUTT KICKING TACO BURGERS

Steps:

• Put the ground beef into a mixing bowl, empty the contents of your taco seasoning envelope into roughly 1/2 cup of water (you may add more water, by the tablespoon, to make the mixture moist enough to blend well). Stir the seasoning into the water, until blended, pour into bowl with meat.
• Blend the ingredients together with your hands, the way you mix meatloaf.
• Heat up your George Foreman grill, and form the meat into 4 patties while you're waiting.
• When the grill is ready, put the burgers on it, and close the cover. Press gently but firmly on the cover. Grill 5 to 7 minutes, open the grill and turn the burgers over; grill another 5 minutes (the top part of this grill is not as hot as the bottom, you do need to turn).
• Toast your buns while the meat is grilling.
• Put a nice pinch of shredded cheddar on the bottom half of the buns.
• Place the burgers on top of the cheese,.
• add salsa or taco sauce, a slice of tomato, and a slice of onion, and then a pinch of shredded lettuce. Add the bun tops.
• Serve with corn chips and Corona -- Ay Yi Yi!