Viral Cheeseburger Tacos (Printer View)

Crispy tortillas with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh crunchy toppings for a quick flavorful dish.

# What you'll need:

→ Beef

01 - 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 tablespoon ketchup
07 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

→ Tacos

08 - 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
09 - 8 slices cheddar cheese or American cheese
10 - 1 tablespoon 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:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
02 - Stir ketchup and mustard into the cooked beef. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until well blended. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Wipe skillet clean and heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
04 - Place a tortilla in the skillet. Top with a slice of cheese and a heaping spoonful of beef mixture. Fold tortilla in half, press gently to seal, and cook for 2 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese has melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
05 - Fill each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, pickles, and red onion. Drizzle with burger sauce. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly
  • Combines classic cheeseburger flavors in a taco
02 -
  • Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor and juiciness
  • Flour tortillas are not gluten free; use corn tortillas for a gluten-free variant
03 -
  • Use fresh ingredients for the toppings to add crunch and flavor
  • Press the folded tortilla gently to seal and prevent filling from spilling out
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