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Two burgers on a plate with chips and salsa.

Taco Burger Recipe

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 805kcal
Author: Sabine Venier
Combine two favorite meals into one with these Mexican-inspired Taco Burgers! Guacamole, pico de Gallo, tortilla chips, and more make the best toppings.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Equipment

Ingredients

For the Sauce

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • Kosher salt to taste

For the Burgers

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, hot sauce, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
    ½ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, Kosher salt
    Whipped cream in a glass bowl on a white background.
  • Divide the beef into 4 equal portions and shape into ½ inch patties without overworking the meat. Just flatten them to keep them textured.
    1 pound ground chuck
    A piece of ground beef on a white plate.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°F.
  • Heat a grill pan over high heat, lightly oil it. Season burger patties with salt and pepper on one side. Put seasoned side down into the pan. Press lightly on patties so they touch the pan for caramelization. Cook for around 2 minutes until the edges turn grey. Season the top side with salt and pepper, then flip.
    Two beef burgers being cooked on a grill.
  • Cook another 2 minutes until internal temperature is 165°F. Transfer patties to a heat-proof plate and place in the oven. Turn off the oven. You can add the cheese on the patties in the oven or add it later.
    Two hamburger patties are being cooked in a pan.
  • Lightly toast burger buns in the same pan. Remove and spread burger sauce on top and bottom halves.
    4 hamburger buns
    Four slices of pumpkin with icing on a plate.
  • Spread guacamole on the bottom halves of the bun.
    1 cup guacamole
    Avocado toast with guacamole on a plate.
  • Place burger patties with cheese on top and add pico de gallo. Use a slotted spoon or fork for adding the pico to avoid adding too much liquid.
    4 slices cheese, 1 cup pico de gallo
    Two burgers on a plate with tomatoes and cheese.
  • Top with tortilla chips and gently close the sandwiches. Serve with a side of tortilla chips or fries. Enjoy!
    1 cup tortilla chips
    Two burgers with toppings on a plate.

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Notes

Storage: Store taco burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 805kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1241mg | Potassium: 782mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 741IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 369mg | Iron: 5mg