A taco seasoned patty loaded with onion, jalapeno, and garlic topped with your favorite fixin’s makes this taco burger a tasty Tex-Mex combo!
Why this recipe works
Taco seasonings and ground beef go hand in hand, which makes this taco burger an obvious choice. There are so many ways you can dress up a taco burger from guacamole to salsa fresca, hot sauce, cheese, and even tortilla chips for crunch.
I think what makes this burger great is the onion, jalapeno, and garlic combo with the seasoned beef patty. The burger itself has tons of flavor, the toppings you choose can only make it better!
Ingredients you will need
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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
BURGER – Please note that the photos show 2 half pound burgers. However, the nutritional information in the recipe card below is based on 4 quarter pound burgers. I like using 85/15 ground beef for our burgers, but 80/20 is also excellent. Both of which will yield juicier, more flavorful patties.
SEASONINGS – Homemade taco seasoning mix is always our go-to, but you can just as easily use pre-packaged seasoning.
How to Make Taco Burger
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- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add garlic, jalapeños, and onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until soft.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, taco seasoning mix, and vegetable mixture from the skillet.
- Use gloved hands to combine the mixture well and form into patties.
CHEF TIP – Use your thumb to create an indentation in the center of each patty to keep the meat from rising up in the center.
- Fry burgers over medium-high heat in skillet until desired doneness (we like ours medium, about 140 F).
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Temperatures for hamburgers are as follows:
Medium-rare – 130-135 F
Medium – 140-145 F
Medium-well – 150-155 F
Well done – 160-165 F
Store leftover burger patties in an air-tight container or zip-top bag kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Yes, absolutely! You can flash freeze raw taco burger patties on a parchment lined baking sheet. Once solid to the touch, transfer them to an air-tight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow them to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cooking. You can also freeze cooked patties, but the texture and quality goes downhill after doing so.
Serving Suggestions
Dress your taco burger with classic taco-themed toppings such as guacamole, salsa fresca (pico de Gallo), tortilla chips, fresh diced tomatoes, lettuce, or onion to name a few. Hot sauce or salsa verde are also excellent options!
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Taco Burger
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Print It Pin It Rate ItIngredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 Tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper seeds removed
- 3 Tablespoons diced onion
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15
- 1 packet taco seasoning we used 1 recipe of our homemade seasoning, see below.
- burger buns
Optional Toppings
- guacamole
- salsa fresca (pico de gallo)
- lettuce
- cheese such as pepper jack or cheddar
- hot sauce
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- Please note that the photos show 2 half pound burgers. However, the nutritional information is based on 4 quarter pound burgers.
- I like using 85/15 ground beef for our burgers, but 80/20 is also excellent. Both of which will yield juicier, more flavorful patties.
- Homemade taco seasoning mix is always our go-to, we used 1 recipe worth when making these burgers.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Add garlic, jalapeños, and onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until soft.2 teaspoons minced garlic, 3 Tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper, 3 Tablespoons diced onion
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, taco seasoning mix, and vegetable mixture from the skillet.1 pound ground beef, 1 packet taco seasoning
- Use gloved hands to combine the mixture well and form into patties.TIP – Use your thumb to create an indentation in the center of each patty to keep the meat from rising up in the center.
- Fry burgers over medium-high heat in skillet until desired doneness (we like ours medium, about 140 F).
Expert Tips & FAQs
- Store leftover burger patties in an air-tight container or zip-top bag kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezing – You can flash freeze raw taco burger patties on a parchment lined baking sheet. Once solid to the touch, transfer them to an air-tight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow them to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cooking. You can also freeze cooked patties, but the texture and quality goes downhill after doing so.
- Temperatures for hamburgers are as follows: Medium-rare – 130-135 F Medium – 140-145 F Medium-well – 150-155 F Well done – 160-165 F
Nutrition
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