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.
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
- 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.
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!
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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Cheeseburger Tacos
Serves — 6
Cheeseburger Tacos take seasoned meat, cheese, and condiments and fold them inside a flour tortilla. A delicious dinner idea when you can decide between a burger or a taco!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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
Storage:
- 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.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 3mg
