Viral Cheeseburger Tacos Fun (Printable)

A fun twist on classic flavors, merging seasoned beef and melted cheese in a crispy tortilla shell.

# What You Need:

→ Beef

01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tbsp ketchup
07 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard

→ Tacos

08 - 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
09 - 8 slices cheddar or American cheese
10 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

→ Toppings

11 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
12 - 1 large tomato, diced
13 - 1/4 cup sliced dill pickles
14 - 1/4 cup diced red onion
15 - 1/4 cup burger sauce (store-bought or homemade)

# How-To:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat and crumble in ground beef. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
02 - Stir ketchup and yellow mustard into the cooked beef. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Wipe the skillet clean, then pour in vegetable oil and heat over medium heat until shimmering.
04 - Place a flour tortilla in the skillet. Top with a slice of cheese, then spoon a generous portion of the beef mixture onto the cheese. Fold the tortilla in half, gently pressing to seal. Fry for 2 minutes per side or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, and beef.
05 - Fill each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced pickles, and diced red onion. Drizzle with burger sauce.
06 - Serve the tacos immediately while hot and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly meal
  • Combines favorite burger flavors in a crispy shell
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 ground beef with 80/20 fat ratio for best flavor
  • Cook tortillas until golden brown so they stay crispy
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