Tex Mex Taco Burgers Recipes

WEEKNIGHT TEX-MEX BURRITOS (OR TACOS OR TACO-BURGERS)

Steps:

• In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium to medium-high heat. Drain off fat.
• Add in all spices. Stir in water, cooking over medium heat until water cooks off. (Water helps ensure even distribution of spices throughout meat).
• Stir in refried beans and green chilies. Heat through. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Burritos: Warm flour tortillas in microwave or in oven. Spread meat and bean mixture on each flour tortilla. Garnish with preferred toppings. Enjoy.
• Tacos: Toast taco shells in oven according to package directions. (Note: toasting the taco shells is a MUST). Spoon meat and bean mixture into each taco shell. Garnish with preferred toppings.
• Taco-burgers: Toast hamburger buns in oven until light golden brown. Spread meat and bean mixture onto bottom half of buns. If making taco-burgers, you may want to substitute sliced cheese (such as American). Garnish with preferred toppings.

TEX MEX TACO BURGERS

Steps:

• Brown ground chuck and onions in skillet on medium high till meat is no longer pink.
• Add taco seasoning (do not add water to mix) and toss with the meat to coat, cooking for about 5 more minutes.
• Lightly butter the inside of the buns and toast in skillet or under broiler till nice and brown.
• Spread the taco sauce on the inside of each bun, add taco meat, shredded lettuce, cheese and tomato.
• Enjoy!

TEX-MEX BURGER WITH CAJUN MAYO

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together the ground sirloin, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce using your hands. Divide into 4 balls, and flatten into patties.
• Lightly oil the grilling surface, and place the patties on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until well done. During the last 2 minutes, lay a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Spread the seasoned mayonnaise onto the insides of the buns. Put burgers in the buns, and top with lettuce and tomato to serve.

TACO TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties., In a large skillet, cook burgers in oil over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Sprinkle with cheese. Serve on buns with salsa and sour cream.

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.

TEX-MEX TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the turkey, taco seasoning and cilantro; shape into four patties. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side., Sprinkle cheese over burgers; grill 2-3 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Combine sour cream and salsa. Serve burgers on buns with sour cream mixture and lettuce.

TEX-MEX BURGER

Steps:

• Mix mince with the onion, cayenne pepper and oregano. Season well, shape into 4 patties and chill for 30 mins.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cook burgers for 15 mins or until done to your liking, flipping over halfway through.
• Serve in rolls with cheese, tomato and avocado.