Grilled Taco Burgers Recipe

Name: Grilled Taco Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 large tortilla chips, crushed (about 1/4 cup); ¼ cup Old El Paso taco sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 lbs extra lean ground beef (at least 90%); 6 slices monterey jack pepper cheese; 6 hamburger buns, split; olive oil flavored cooking spray; ¾ cup shredded lettuce; 1 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1
Heat gas or charcoal grill.
2
In medium bowl, mix crushed chips, taco sauce, salt, pepper and beef.
3
Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 5 inches in diameter.
4
Press thumb in center of each patty, creating a slight indentation, until bottom of patty is about 1/2 inch thick.
5
Place patties on grill over medium heat.
6
Cover grill; cook 5 minutes.
7
Turn patties; cook about 5 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160F Top each patty with cheese slice; cook 1 minute or until cheese begins to melt.
8
Meanwhile, spray cut sides of buns with cooking spray.
9
Place buns, cut sides down, on grill; cook about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
10
To serve, place cheese-topped patties on bottom halves of buns.
11
Top with lettuce, tomato and top halves of buns.

1006

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 large tortilla chips, crushed (about 1/4 cup), ¼ cup Old El Paso taco sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Taco Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Taco Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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