Viral Cheeseburger Tacos (Printable Version)

A fun twist combining beef, cheese, and fresh toppings wrapped in crispy tortillas for easy meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Beef

01 - 1 pound ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 tablespoon ketchup
07 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

→ For the Tacos

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

→ Toppings

11 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
12 - 1 large tomato, diced
13 - ¼ cup sliced dill pickles
14 - ¼ cup diced red onion
15 - ¼ cup burger sauce

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef while breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
02 - Once beef is browned and fully cooked (approximately 5 to 7 minutes), stir in ketchup and mustard. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes to incorporate flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Clean the skillet thoroughly. Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil over medium heat.
04 - Place a tortilla in the skillet. Top with a slice of cheddar cheese and a generous spoonful of the seasoned beef. Fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently to seal, then cook for 2 minutes on each side until the shell is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
05 - Fill each cooked taco with shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomato, sliced pickles, and diced red onion. Drizzle with burger sauce to taste.
06 - Serve tacos immediately while hot for best texture and flavor.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Budget-friendly
  • Combines classic burger flavors in taco form
02 -
  • Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor.
  • Corn tortillas can be substituted for gluten-free version.
03 -
  • Don’t overcrowd the skillet when cooking beef to ensure proper browning.
  • Press the folded taco gently to keep it sealed while frying.
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