Cheesy Grilled Taco Burgers
All the authentic Mexican flavors you love, in one tasty burger!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, cheeseburger, grilled, taco
Servings: 4
Calories: 535kcal
For the pico de gallo:
- ½ cup diced sweet onion
- 1 cup chopped ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup loose cilantro leaves
- 1 small jalapeño minced (seeds and white membrane removed)
- juice of ½ lime
- salt to taste
For the burgers:
- 1 pound ground beef 80% lean
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/4 cup Cacique® Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 4 thick slices Cacique® Manchego Cheese
To serve:
- 4 buttered and toasted buns
- 1 avocado peeled, pit removed and flesh mashed with juice of 1 lime
- Pico de Gallo
- Lettuce leaves
To make the burgers:
In a large mixing bowl combine the ground beef, taco seasoning, hot sauce and the crumbled Cacique® Cotija cheese until combined. Try not to over-work the ground beef. Form into 3 or 4 patties about 4 ½ to 5-inches in diameter. Using your thumb, press in the center of each burger to make a semi-deep indentation. As the burgers cook this indentation will rise and help ensure the burgers are cooked evenly (not raw in the middle). Set aside at room temperature while preparing the gas grill.
Preheat the grill to 400°F-450°F. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the burgers on both sides until done through, 155°F to 160°F on an instant read thermometer. Move burgers to the cooler side of the grill and top each with a slice of Cacique® Manchego Cheese. Close the lid and cook until the cheese is slightly melted.
Serve the burgers on a toasted bun with lettuce, smashed avocado and fresh pico de gallo.
- For homemade taco seasoning, combine 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 4mg