Viral Cheeseburger Tacos (Print)

Crispy tortillas filled with seasoned beef, cheese, and fresh toppings for a delicious meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Beef Mixture

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

→ Taco Assembly

08 - 8 small flour tortillas, 6-inch diameter
09 - 8 slices cheddar 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)

# Directions:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking it apart evenly. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Continue cooking until beef is fully browned, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in ketchup and mustard and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
02 - Wipe skillet clean and heat a thin layer of vegetable oil over medium heat to prepare for assembling tacos.
03 - Place one flour tortilla in the hot skillet, top with a slice of cheddar cheese and a generous spoonful of the seasoned beef. Fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently to seal. Cook for 2 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat for all tortillas.
04 - Fill each cooked taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced pickles, and red onion. Drizzle with burger sauce. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly meal
  • Combines classic cheeseburger flavors
02 -
  • Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version
  • Try pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick or add sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use 80/20 ground beef for the best flavor and juiciness
  • Press the tortilla gently when folding for a crispy shell
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