Cheeseburger Tacos bring together everything you love about a burger—juicy beef, melted cheese, crisp toppings—and wrap it all up in a soft tortilla. It’s the flavor of a backyard cookout, with the ease and fun of taco night. The beef is seasoned like a classic burger patty, and the toppings are familiar: lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a quick burger-style sauce. This recipe makes 8 tacos, enough for 4 people.
Ingredients
For the beef filling:
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500g (1 lb) ground beef
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
For the sauce:
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 teaspoon yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon pickle juice or vinegar
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Optional: pinch of paprika or cayenne for a little kick
For serving:
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8 small flour tortillas
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded lettuce
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1 large tomato, diced
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Pickles, sliced
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Diced red onion (optional)
Cooking the Beef
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it up as it cooks. Once it starts to brown, stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, ketchup, and mustard. Cook for about 8–10 minutes total, until the beef is fully cooked and coated with flavor. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Making the Sauce
In a small bowl, stir together the mayo, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice. Taste and adjust if you want more tang or heat.
Warming the Tortillas
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave them for about 20 seconds covered with a damp towel.
Assembling the Tacos
Spoon a layer of beef onto each tortilla. Add shredded cheese so it melts slightly on the warm meat. Top with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and red onion if using. Drizzle with the burger sauce.
Serving
Serve immediately while the beef is warm and the toppings are crisp. Add a side of fries or chips for the full burger effect.
Cheeseburger Tacos are playful and satisfying. They’re fast, familiar, and a hit with both kids and adults. It’s all your favorite burger flavors, wrapped up and ready to go.
