crispy taco burger

Odessa, TX
Updated on Jun 19, 2011

Years ago I worked at a little drive inn that served the best taco burger I had ever eaten. I didn't get the recipe for their taco meat but i have made mine as close as I could get it. I still like to make these occasionally because they taste so good and bring back so many good memories.

prep time
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chuck
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 - corn tortillas, fried flat and slightly crispy
  • 4 cups lettuce, shredded
  • 16 slices tomatoes, thinly sliced, 2 slices per layer
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 - hamburger buns

How To Make crispy taco burger

  • Step 1
    Crumble ground chuck into a large skillet heated to medium low. I use a potato masher to break up the meat. That way there will be no large chunks of meat.
  • Step 2
    Add garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped onion and taco seasoning to the meat. Stir occasionally until the meat is done.
  • Step 3
    Add flour and combine until any excess liquid from the meat is absorbed. Add the water and combine well.
  • Step 4
    Cook until the mixture thickens a little. This will help the meat mixture hold together a little bit. You’ll understand this step once you start to eat your burger.
  • Step 5
    Place a heaping tablespoon of meat mixture on the bottom of each bun. Spread out the meat till it covers the bun. Then layer with cheese, chopped onion, lettuce, tomato and 1 crisp corn tortilla. Now place another spoonful of the meat mixture, cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato and then put the top of the bun on top of everything.
  • Step 6
    This great served with garnishes of guacamole, sour cream and your favorite salsa. Don't forget plenty of napikins...Enjoy!

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Category: Beef
Category: Burgers
Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #Burgers
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Stove Top

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