Taco Burgers for a Midwesterner!

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 12
Taco Burgers for a Midwesterner
in Burger

Prep

15 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

27 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup finely crushed yellow corn chips
1 egg , lightly beaten
cheese slice
hamburger bun
lettuce leaf ( or shredded )
tomatoes , slices
salsa ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
535
Sugar
3g
Fat
32g
A juicy hamburger is a great dinner choice especially with a twist. Taco burgers deliver on taste, fun, and excitement with a delicious Southwestern vibe. This Midwestern take on the traditional taco will have everyone firing up the grill to try out this delicious take on a classic burger. The taco seasoning in the burger mix adds an extra dimension of flavor with hints of herbs and chilli. Notably, the taco burger can be consumed with a choice of salsa or fried beans to add some zing to the concoction. For those looking for something different, take a bite into this burger and enjoy the flavors of summer!

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix the onion flakes, basil, oregano, parsley, chili powder, and cumin.
2.In a larger bowl, mix together the ground beef, crushed corn chips, and lightly beaten egg, then add in the seasoning mix and combine well.
3.Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each into a patty.
4.Grill the patties over medium heat, flipping once, until they are cooked through to your desired level of doneness.
5.Top each patty with a slice of cheese, then serve on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and salsa, if desired.

PROS

Taco burgers are a perfect way to add some flavorful zing to your traditional burgers.

The crunch of the corn chips add an exciting texture.

6 burgers means that everyone can have their fill of a great tasting burger.

CONS

The high sodium content in this dish will be disadvantageous to those with high blood pressure.

Ground beef is also a high calorie meat so calorie counting may be a concern.

The cook has to be very careful to pick the right amount of seasoning, else the taste could be too strong or too light.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The fresh salad ingredients such as lettuce and tomatoes give you a good dose of vitamins to keep you healthy.
Cumin and chili powder have been said to have anti-inflammatory and digestion stimulant properties thus supporting the immune system.

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