Taco Burger Recipe
Tacos or burgers? Why choose when you can have both!? This Tex-Mex taco burger, with its taco-seasoned beef and classic burger toppings (hello Thousand Island dressing!), satisfies both cravings!
Servings: 4 burgers
Ingredients
- 4 seeded hamburger buns
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 8 cheddar cheese slices
- ½ cup Thousand Island dressing
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- ½ head iceberg lettuce thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil until hot. Add in the ground beef and use a spatula to break it apart, spreading it into an even layer. Cook untouched for 4 minutes.
- Add in ¼ cup water and sprinkle over the taco seasoning. Flip the beef and continue to break it apart as it cooks, about 4-5 minutes. Keep warm.
- Turn the oven to broil. Spread a thin layer of melted butter onto the tops and bottoms of each bun. Place them on a pan and broil for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- To the toasted buns, add a piece of cheese on the top and bottom buns and broil again until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.
- To assemble, use a slotted spoon to scoop the ground beef onto the bottom bun. Top with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce and dressing. Add the top bun and enjoy.
Notes
Easy Homemade Thousand Island Dressing Recipe
Whisk together the following ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow onion, grated (with juices)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of salt