Best 7 Tex Mex Taco Burgers Recipes

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In the realm of culinary creations, where flavors dance and textures intertwine, there lies a delectable dish that captivates the taste buds and ignites the senses: the Tex Mex Taco Burger. This ingenious fusion of two beloved culinary worlds, Mexican and American, brings together the bold zest of Mexican spices with the hearty comfort of a classic burger. Whether you seek a casual backyard barbecue feast or an indulgent weeknight meal, the Tex Mex Taco Burger stands ready to tantalize your palate and transport you to a realm of culinary bliss.

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WEEKNIGHT TEX-MEX BURRITOS (OR TACOS OR TACO-BURGERS)



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Make and share this Weeknight Tex-Mex Burritos (Or Tacos or Taco-Burgers) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by swissms

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 lbs ground beef (80 or 90% fat free)
3 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons onion powder
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4-1/2 cup water
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
8 taco shells or 8 hamburger buns
shredded cheddar cheese or colby cheese
chopped tomato
shredded lettuce
salsa
guacamole
sour cream
chopped onion

Steps:

  • In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium to medium-high heat. Drain off fat.
  • Add in all spices. Stir in water, cooking over medium heat until water cooks off. (Water helps ensure even distribution of spices throughout meat).
  • Stir in refried beans and green chilies. Heat through. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Burritos: Warm flour tortillas in microwave or in oven. Spread meat and bean mixture on each flour tortilla. Garnish with preferred toppings. Enjoy.
  • Tacos: Toast taco shells in oven according to package directions. (Note: toasting the taco shells is a MUST). Spoon meat and bean mixture into each taco shell. Garnish with preferred toppings.
  • Taco-burgers: Toast hamburger buns in oven until light golden brown. Spread meat and bean mixture onto bottom half of buns. If making taco-burgers, you may want to substitute sliced cheese (such as American). Garnish with preferred toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.4, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 431.5, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 24.5

TEX MEX TACO BURGERS



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Kid pleaser! I only knew of one place that sold these, and since I no longer live in the area, I was forced to make them myself.

Provided by ngdarlen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground chuck
1 medium onion, minced
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning, if using zaar recipe, then the equivalent, 1/4 cup
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
taco sauce (not picante, but the smooth sauce)
6 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Brown ground chuck and onions in skillet on medium high till meat is no longer pink.
  • Add taco seasoning (do not add water to mix) and toss with the meat to coat, cooking for about 5 more minutes.
  • Lightly butter the inside of the buns and toast in skillet or under broiler till nice and brown.
  • Spread the taco sauce on the inside of each bun, add taco meat, shredded lettuce, cheese and tomato.
  • Enjoy!

TEX-MEX BURGER WITH CAJUN MAYO



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A jazzy way to spice up the boring basic burger that will tantalize your taste buds! Cajun spiced mayonnaise is the perfect complement to these spicy beef burgers.

Provided by Sarah Stephan

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 ⅓ pounds ground beef sirloin
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
½ cup diced white onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 slices pepperjack cheese
4 hamburger buns, split
4 leaves lettuce
4 slices tomato

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground sirloin, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce using your hands. Divide into 4 balls, and flatten into patties.
  • Lightly oil the grilling surface, and place the patties on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until well done. During the last 2 minutes, lay a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Spread the seasoned mayonnaise onto the insides of the buns. Put burgers in the buns, and top with lettuce and tomato to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 132.3 mg, Fat 49.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 1140 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

TACO TURKEY BURGERS



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"We love the flavors of Tex-Mex foods, so I combined them with the traditional hamburger. These uniquely different burgers are a healthy change of pace on the grill." Jennifer Feindt - Milford, DE

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties., In a large skillet, cook burgers in oil over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Sprinkle with cheese. Serve on buns with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 28g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 789mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

TACO BURGERS



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Burgers with a taco twist. I like to serve this with sangria and a side of nachos.

Provided by Anabelen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
5 slices pepper Jack cheese
5 roll (blank)s hamburger buns, split
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
¼ cup salsa, or to taste
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tomato, sliced
1 avocado, sliced
½ onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix ground beef and taco seasoning together in a bowl with your hands. Separate mixture into 5 equal portions. Form into patties.
  • Cook patties on the preheated grill for 5 minutes. Flip, top with pepper Jack cheese slices, and continue to grill until no longer pink or to desired doneness, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Spread sour cream and salsa on buns, add patties, and top with cilantro, tomato, avocado, and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 92.3 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 937.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

TEX-MEX TURKEY BURGERS



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Flavored with taco seasoning and cilantro and topped with salsa and sour cream, these Southwestern turkey burgers are so good. I round out the menu with roasted corn on the cob and deep fried pita pieces topped with cinnamon. -Nancy Bourget, Round Rock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 pounds ground turkey
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 tablespoon dried cilantro flakes
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
4 hamburger buns, split
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the turkey, taco seasoning and cilantro; shape into four patties. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side., Sprinkle cheese over burgers; grill 2-3 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Combine sour cream and salsa. Serve burgers on buns with sour cream mixture and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 calories, Fat 34g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 1233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

TEX-MEX BURGER



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Celebrate the flavours of Central American with a juicy cheeseburger topped with fresh avocado

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

500g beef, pork or turkey mince
1 red onion , finely chopped
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
4 rolls , toasted
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
4 tbsp chopped fresh tomato
1 avocado , sliced

Steps:

  • Mix mince with the onion, cayenne pepper and oregano. Season well, shape into 4 patties and chill for 30 mins.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cook burgers for 15 mins or until done to your liking, flipping over halfway through.
  • Serve in rolls with cheese, tomato and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your burgers.
  • Season your beef well. A good blend of spices will help to give your burgers flavor.
  • Cook your burgers over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from drying out.
  • Don't overcook your burgers. Medium-rare is the ideal doneness for a juicy burger.
  • Top your burgers with your favorite toppings. Cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion are all classic choices.
  • Serve your burgers immediately. This will help to ensure that they are hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

Tex-Mex Taco Burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. They are perfect for a casual get-together or a party. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a burger that is bursting with flavor. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Tex-Mex Taco Burgers a try.

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