Save A fun, budget-friendly twist on the classic cheeseburger, these tacos combine all your favorite burger flavors in a crispy tortilla shell. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
I first served this at a casual family gathering and everyone loved the crispy texture paired with the savory beef filling.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: 1 lb 80/20 recommended
- Seasonings: 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder
- Condiments: 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- Tortillas: 8 small flour tortillas 6-inch
- Cheese: 8 slices cheddar or American cheese
- Vegetable Oil: 1 tbsp for frying
- Toppings: 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce, 1 large diced tomato, ¼ cup dill pickles sliced, ¼ cup diced red onion, ¼ cup burger sauce store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt pepper garlic powder and onion powder.
- Step 2:
- Once the beef is browned and cooked through about 5 7 minutes stir in ketchup and mustard. Cook for 1 2 minutes until well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Step 3:
- Wipe the skillet clean. Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Step 4:
- Place a tortilla in the skillet top with a slice of cheese and add a heaping spoonful of the seasoned beef.
- Step 5:
- Fold the tortilla in half pressing gently to seal. Cook for 2 minutes per side or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas cheese and beef.
- Step 6:
- Fill each taco with shredded lettuce tomato pickles and red onion. Drizzle with burger sauce.
- Step 7:
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Save This recipe quickly became a staple at family dinners because it combines fun with ease and taste.
Notes
For a homemade burger sauce mix ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp yellow mustard 1 tsp pickle juice and a pinch of paprika. Try pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick or add sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
Required Tools
Large skillet spatula knife and cutting board measuring spoons
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat flour tortillas Milk cheese sauce Egg in some burger sauces. May contain Soy in some store-bought sauces. Always check ingredient labels for allergens if uncertain.
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Recipe FAQ
- → What type of beef is best for the filling?
Ground beef with an 80/20 fat ratio provides the right balance of flavor and juiciness for the filling.
- → Can I use different cheese varieties?
Cheddar or American cheese works well, but pepper jack adds a spicy kick if preferred.
- → How do you make the tacos crispy?
Frying the folded tortillas in a thin layer of vegetable oil until golden brown ensures a crispy exterior.
- → What toppings complement these tacos?
Shredded lettuce, diced tomato, pickles, and red onion add freshness and crunch to the tacos.
- → Is there an option for a gluten-free version?
Substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas to make a gluten-free variation.