These cheeseburger tacos make a family-friendly meal that goes together in just 15 minutes. Juicy ground beef is cooked and simply flavored to taste just like your favorite cheeseburger and then served up in flour tortillas with tasty burger toppings.
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This mash-up of two family favorite dishes, tacos and cheeseburgers is a definite easy dinner winner! Not only is making it quick but it's also a hearty and satisfying meal that both kids and adults love.
I love that it uses simple ingredients and takes very little active time to prepare. It's a recipe that I reach for when I'm exhausted or simply forgot to plan something for dinner and need an easy solution.
These cheesy tacos are a hit in my house with all my kids so I know it works well for families young and older children at home. Even better, it's customizable so everyone can pile on their favorite toppings.
Looking for other easy weeknight family dinners? Try this chicken taco casserole or my summer vegetable chili!
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Ingredients
Here's a look at the easy ingredients you need to make zesty cheeseburger tacos. Everything is easy to find at most grocery stores for this quick and easy dinner recipe. Be sure to check the recipe card for the full ingredient list and the quantities of each one.
- Ground beef: I recommend using lean ground beef but really you can use any type of ground beef to make this recipe. You can also use ground turkey or chicken if you don't eat beef, want a leaner meat, or simply prefer them instead.
- Seasoning: All you need are some garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to season your burger taco meat. You can also use fresh onion and minced garlic if you prefer. I suggest cooking it with the ground beef if you go that direction.
- Cheddar cheese: For cheesy flavor! You can also experiment with different types of cheese if you prefer. Feel free to use pre-shredded cheese to save you some prep time.
- Flour tortillas: Use fajita sized tortillas for a slightly larger taco. You can also use regular sized tortillas or even swap the flour tortillas for corn.
- Toppings: Use classic burger toppings including ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, shredded lettuce, and relish or pickles.
Variations
- Vegetarian: Swap the ground beef for plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or meatless crumbles for a vegetarian version.
- Gluten-Free: Swap the flour tortillas for a gluten-free tortilla or use corn tortillas instead.
- Additional Toppings: If you're looking to shake things up a bit consider adding diced tomatoes, sliced onions, jalapeños, or a dollop of sour cream for added flavor.
- Bacon Cheeseburger Toppings: Add a sprinkle of crispy bacon over the top!
How to Make Cheeseburger Tacos
Are you ready to get started? Gather all your ingredients together and let's go. Here is a brief overview of making the recipe.
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it's fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat and return the beef to the skillet.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and shredded cheddar cheese to the cooked beef.
- Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the spices are mixed into the beef.
- Serve the cooked beef up in flour tortillas and garnish with your desired toppings or serve the toppings on the side so everyone can build them the way they want them.
Storage Tips
Storing Leftovers: For best results store leftover tacos unassembled. Place the beef in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to four days. Wrap and store the flour tortillas at room temperature. If the tacos are already made, store them in an airtight container for up to two days.
Freezing: Store the cooked beef mixture in a freezer safe container and freeze it for up to three months. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.
Make Ahead: Make the beef mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Reheat it and then assemble the tacos.
Reheating: Reheat the beef mixture in the microwave or on the stovetop. If you're heating leftover assembled tacos it works best to heat them in the microwave.
Serving Ideas
I prefer serving this zesty meal up with all the toppings in bowls so everyone can customize their tacos. This method is perfect for picky eaters or even for larger groups.
- Serve Cheeseburger and Taco Toppings. Consider including tomato salsa and guacamole in the mix. For a more gourmet burger consider adding this mango salsa or pineapple habanero salsa.
- Shakes and Burger Tacos! For a splurge consider serving up a mango shake or biscoff milkshake along with it.
- Planning a Party? Set up your taco bar with a wide variety of toppings and kick things off with my slow cooker jalapeno popper dip.
Expert Tips
- Be sure to drain off any excess grease after cooking the ground beef. This is especially important if using beef with more fat.
- Be cautious adding salt. I purposefully eliminated the salt from this recipe because I found the cheese added salt and so more wasn't necessary. If you decide to add some be sure to taste first and add in small increments.
- Use dried seasonings to give a more “cheeseburger-like flavor” since this is how burgers are seasoned.
Recipe FAQs
The spice level is moderate, making this dish suitable for families and children. If you want you can use less pepper for minimal spice or if you want to increase the heat you can add hot sauce to the beef mixture.
Absolutely! Make a double batch or triple batch of the ground beef mixture. Serve everything up on a taco bar with tortillas and toppings for guests to customize their toppings.
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Cheeseburger Tacos
Equipment
- Taco Rack
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 flour tortillas fajita size
Suggested Toppings:
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Shredded lettuce
- Relish or Chopped Pickles
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain off excess fat and return the beef to the skillet.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, and shredded cheddar cheese to the cooked beef. Stir until the cheese is fully melted.
- Distribute the flavorful beef mixture into the flour tortillas and garnish with your desired toppings.
- Serve the cheeseburger tacos immediately, with extra toppings on the side for customization. Enjoy this quick and delicious twist on traditional tacos!
Notes
- Be sure to drain off any excess grease after cooking the ground beef. This is especially important if using beef with more fat.
- Be cautious adding salt. I purposefully eliminated the salt from this recipe because I found the cheese added salt and so more wasn't necessary. If you decide to add some be sure to taste first and add in small increments.
- Use dried seasonings to give a more “cheeseburger-like flavor” since this is how burgers are seasoned.
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