Cheeseburger Tacos take all the flavor of a bunless burger and tuck it into a tortilla! They’re easy to make in 15 minutes with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and your favorite toppings.
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Easy Cheeseburger Tacos on Tortillas
Our easy Cheeseburger Tacos recipe fuses the flavors of juicy cheeseburger with a twist on the traditional taco – just like my cheeseburger quesadillas, it takes all the beef and burger fixings and stuffs it inside a soft tortilla shell.
When you crave the classic burger combination of seasoned browned beef and cheddar cheese but prefer to package it like a taco, this cheeseburger taco recipe is a fun twist on two delicious dinners.
If you’d rather a recipe that tastes like a traditional taco with a twist, try my Taco Potatoes, Taco Spaghetti, and Taco Bake Casserole.
Why We Love Taco Burger Recipes
- Quick and easy to make in 15 minutes.
- Uses only 6 simple ingredients.
- Savory, zesty, cheesy, satisfying mash-up of two separate meals merged into one flavorful comfort food.
- No messy hands making patties.
- Customize your condiments to build your own burger.
- Delicious dinner idea when you can’t decide between a burger or a taco.
Cheeseburger Tacos Ingredients
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- Lean ground beef
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Ground black pepper
- Cheddar cheese
- Flour tortillas: I used fajita-size tortillas for my filling. Corn tortillas can be used for a gluten-free option with a slightly different texture.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Additions
- Fill With Fixings: Fill your tortillas with ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, shredded lettuce, relish or chopped pickles, diced tomatoes, salsa, sliced onions, jalapeños, or a dollop of sour cream for added flavor.
- Choose Your Cheese: You can substitute the shredded cheddar cheese for shredded Colby jack or pepper jack cheese or any combination of these.
- Make With Other Meat: Instead of ground beef, you can use ground pork, ground turkey, or ground chicken.
- Make it Meatless: You can make a vegetarian or vegan version by using your favorite meat alternative, like crumbled tofu, black beans, or meatless crumbles instead of ground beef. For a vegan version, make sure to use a dairy-free cheese.
- Serve It Spicier: You can make your meal spicier by adjusting the amount of black pepper or adding hot sauce to the beef mixture.
![Cheeseburger Tacos drizzled with tomato sauce and mustard.](https://princesspinkygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Cheeseburger-Tacos-Exclusive-16-1.jpg)
How to Make Cheeseburger Tacos
- Brown The Beef: Cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Drain off excess fat and return the beef to the skillet. (Image 1)
- Make The Meat Mixture: Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and cheese. (Image 2 and 3)
- Assemble: Distribute the beef mixture into the tortillas and garnish with your desired toppings. (Image 4)
- Serve: Serve immediately with extra toppings on the side. Enjoy!
![Cook the ground beef. Mix in the cheese. Stir until the cheese is fully melted. Distribute the beef mixture into the flour tortillas and garnish.](https://princesspinkygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Cheeseburger-Tacos-collage.jpg)
Tips For Making The Best Cheeseburger Tacos
- I used dried seasonings in this recipe to give it a more “cheeseburger flavor” since burgers are seasoned this way.
- Feel free to add fresh onion and garlic to the skillet instead of dried seasonings.
- Because cheddar cheese can be salty, I chose not to add salt to the meat. You can certainly add salt if you’d like.
- Pre-shredded cheese works well and can save you some time in preparation.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd. You can prepare all the toppings and the ground beef, then arrange them like you would a traditional taco bar and let everyone assemble their own cheeseburger tacos.
How to Store Cheeseburger Tacos
- To Store: Store leftover tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To Freeze: The cooked beef mixture can be frozen in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prepare in Advance: You can make the beef mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Reheat it before assembling the tacos.
- To Reheat: Reheat the meat mixture in the microwave or on the stovetop.
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More Twists on Burgers
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Cheeseburger Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 flour tortillas fajita size
Suggested Toppings:
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Shredded lettuce
- Relish or Chopped Pickles
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain off excess fat and return the beef to the skillet.1 pound lean ground beef
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and shredded cheddar cheese to the cooked beef. Stir until the cheese is fully melted.1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Distribute the flavorful beef mixture into the flour tortillas and garnish with your desired toppings.6 flour tortillas
- Serve the cheeseburger tacos immediately, with extra toppings on the side for customization. Enjoy this quick and delicious twist on traditional tacos!
Jenn’s Notes
- To Store: Store leftover tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To Freeze: The cooked beef mixture can be frozen in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.
- To Reheat: Reheat the meat mixture in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- I used dried seasonings in this recipe to give a more “cheeseburger flavor” since this is how burgers are seasoned.
- Feel free to add fresh onion and garlic to the skillet instead of dried seasonings.
- Because cheddar cheese can be salty, I chose not to add salt to the meat. You can certainly add salt if you’d like.
- Pre-shredded cheese works well and can save you some time in preparation.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd. You can prepare all the toppings and the ground beef, then arrange them like you would a traditional taco bar and let everyone assemble their own cheeseburger tacos.