Viral Cheeseburger Tacos (Printer View)

A fun, budget-friendly twist combining cheeseburger flavors in a crispy tortilla shell for quick meals.

# Components:

→ Beef

01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
05 - ½ tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tbsp ketchup
07 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard

→ Tacos

08 - 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
09 - 8 slices cheddar cheese or American cheese
10 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

→ Toppings

11 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
12 - 1 large tomato, diced
13 - ¼ cup dill pickles, sliced
14 - ¼ cup diced red onion
15 - ¼ cup burger sauce (store-bought or homemade)

# Method steps:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef while breaking it up. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until browned and cooked through.
02 - Stir ketchup and mustard into the cooked beef and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Wipe skillet clean and heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
04 - Place a tortilla in the skillet, layer with one slice of cheese and a generous spoonful of seasoned beef.
05 - Fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently to seal. Cook each side for 2 minutes or until crispy and cheese has melted. Repeat for remaining tortillas.
06 - Fill each taco with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, and red onion. Drizzle with burger sauce and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly and fun
  • Combines classic cheeseburger flavors
02 -
  • Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version
  • Try different cheeses or add sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use 80/20 ground beef for juicy tacos
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking tortillas
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