Taco Burger
Grilled Taco Burger is a tasty twist on a traditional burger with lots of Mexican flavor, pico de gallo and melted cheese. Try Grilled Taco Burger Recipe.
Servings: 6
Cost: TOTAL RECIPE COST: $18.73, COST PER SERVING (6 servings): $3.12
Ingredients
For the Burgers:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 6 hamburger buns
- 6 slices pepper jack cheese
For the Avocado Pico de Gallo:
- 3 roma tomatoes (diced)
- ¼ white onion (diced)
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper (deseeded and diced)
- 1 Avocado (diced)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
- Form 2 pounds ground beef into 6 even patties and season both sides with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning.
- Place the patties on the grill over direct heat and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- During the last minute of cooking, top each burger with 1 slice pepper jack cheese and allow it to melt.
- While the burgers cook, make the avocado pico de gallo by combining 3 diced roma tomatoes, ¼ diced white onion, 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 deseeded and diced jalapeño pepper, 1 diced avocado, juice from 1 lime, and ¼ teaspoon garlic salt in a small bowl. Stir gently to combine.
- Place each burger on a hamburger bun.
- Top each burger with the avocado pico de gallo.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 599IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 4mg
