Cheeseburger Tacos
Make cheeseburger tacos with yummy ground beef, cheese, pickles, tomatoes, and all the good old favorites.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 Pound lean ground beef
- ½ Cup water
- ½ Cup onion finely diced
- 2 Cloves garlic minced
- ½ Teaspoon chili powder
- ½ Teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ Cup mayonnaise
- 1 Cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 Cup lettuce shredded
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ Cup ketchup
- 1 tomato large, diced
- ¼ Cup pickles chopped
- 8 flour tortillas small
- salt and black pepper to taste
- mustard for topping, optional
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain the excess grease (optional).
- Add the diced onions to the skillet and sauté until the onions are translucent (or skip this stew if you want them crunchy).
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the water.
- Season the beef mixture with garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
- Cook until about 90% of the liquid has evaporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ketchup and mayonnaise to create the special sauce.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Assemble the cheeseburger tacos by adding a spoonful of the beef mixture onto each tortilla.
- Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and chopped pickles.
- Drizzle the mustard (if using) and special sauce on top.
- Serve right away.
Notes
Perfectly brown the beef: Break the ground beef into small pieces as it cooks to get even browning and a great texture in your tacos.
Season generously: Taste and adjust the seasoning as you go. A well-seasoned beef mixture makes all the difference in flavor.
Use fresh ingredients with loads of crunch: Fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and chopped pickles add a crisp, vibrant contrast to the savory beef.
Warm your tortillas: Heating the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave ensures they are soft and pliable, making them easier to fold and preventing them from cracking.
Layer thoughtfully: When assembling your tacos, place the beef mixture first, followed by the cheese, to let it melt slightly from the heat of the beef. Add the fresh toppings last to maintain their crunch.
Season generously: Taste and adjust the seasoning as you go. A well-seasoned beef mixture makes all the difference in flavor.
Use fresh ingredients with loads of crunch: Fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and chopped pickles add a crisp, vibrant contrast to the savory beef.
Warm your tortillas: Heating the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave ensures they are soft and pliable, making them easier to fold and preventing them from cracking.
Layer thoughtfully: When assembling your tacos, place the beef mixture first, followed by the cheese, to let it melt slightly from the heat of the beef. Add the fresh toppings last to maintain their crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 3mg
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