Cheesy Grilled Taco Burgers

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5 from 1 vote

All the authentic Mexican flavors you love, in one tasty burger!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheese, cheeseburger, grilled, taco

Servings:

Calories: 535kcal

Author: Tricia

Ingredients

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

Instructions

To make the pico:

Rough chop the cilantro leaves and combine with all pico de gallo ingredients in a small bowl. Lightly cover and set aside until served.

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.

Notes

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.

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