Description
This Easy Taco Cheeseburger recipe fuses classic American cheeseburgers with bold Mexican flavors for a delicious and satisfying meal. Ground beef seasoned with taco spices is cooked to perfection and topped with melted cheddar cheese, then layered with fresh lettuce, salsa, diced tomatoes, and a creamy homemade taco sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering, this burger offers a flavorful twist that’s sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Patties
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Toppings and Assembly
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes
- Optional: sliced jalapeños for heat
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a bowl, combine the ground beef with taco seasoning until the spices are evenly distributed. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, pressing gently to keep them uniform.
- Cook the Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the patties in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they reach your preferred level of doneness. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the pan briefly to melt the cheese.
- Make the Sauce: While the patties cook, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and ketchup in a small bowl to create a creamy taco sauce.
- Toast the Buns: Lightly toast the hamburger buns if desired, either in a toaster, on the skillet, or under a broiler.
- Assemble the Burgers: Spread a generous amount of the creamy taco sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with shredded lettuce, the cheesy taco patty, salsa, diced tomatoes, and optional jalapeño slices for extra heat. Top with the bun halves and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle crushed tortilla chips on the burger before adding the top bun.
- Swap out cheddar cheese for pepper jack to add a spicy twist to the burger.
- This recipe adapts well to ground turkey for a leaner alternative.
