Grilled Taco Burgers

Health score
21%
Grilled Taco Burgers
25 min.
6
466kcal

Suggestions

Get ready to fire up the grill and take your burger game to the next level with these mouthwatering Grilled Taco Burgers! In just 25 minutes, you'll be serving up a delicious twist on the classic burger that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend cookout. With a unique blend of crushed tortilla chips, taco sauce, and spices, these burgers are packed with flavor and texture. The key to this recipe is the simple yet flavorful patty mixture, which combines extra-lean ground beef with a zesty kick of Old El Paso taco sauce and a satisfying crunch from the crushed chips. The cooking process is a breeze, starting with shaping the patties and creating a slight indentation to ensure even cooking. Grilling these burgers to perfection is easy, and the addition of pepper Jack cheese takes them to the next level. To complete the burger experience, you'll toast the buns on the grill and top them with shredded lettuce and juicy tomatoes. The result is a burger that's not only delicious but also visually appealing, with a golden-brown bun and a juicy, flavorful patty. Whether you're a burger enthusiast or looking to impress your family and friends, these Grilled Taco Burgers are a must-try!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup tortilla chips crushed
  • oz from 1 bottle old el mild taco sauce 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • lb ground beef 90% (at least )
  • oz pepper jack cheese 
  •  hawaiian rolls split
  • serving olive oil cooking spray 
  • 0.8 cup lettuce shredded
  • medium tomatoes coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix crushed chips, taco sauce, salt, pepper and beef. Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 5 inches in diameter. Press thumb in center of each patty, creating a slight indentation, until bottom of patty is about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 minutes. Turn patties; cook about 5 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Top each patty with cheese slice; cook 1 minute or until cheese begins to melt.
  3. Meanwhile, spray cut sides of buns with cooking spray.
  4. Place buns, cut sides down, on grill; cook about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. To serve, place cheese-topped patties on bottom halves of buns. Top with lettuce, tomato and top halves of buns.

Nutrition Facts

Calories466kcal
Protein38.77%
Fat37.36%
Carbs23.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.83
Glycemic Load
13.21
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
24.143912968428%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:466.07kcal
23.3%
Fat:18.94g
29.13%
Saturated Fat:9.32g
58.28%
Carbohydrates:27.22g
9.07%
Net Carbohydrates:25.79g
9.38%
Sugar:4.03g
4.47%
Cholesterol:118.97mg
39.66%
Sodium:694.55mg
30.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:44.22g
88.44%
Vitamin B12:3.71µg
61.8%
Selenium:42.34µg
60.49%
Zinc:9.06mg
60.42%
Vitamin B3:10.39mg
51.95%
Phosphorus:490.69mg
49.07%
Vitamin B6:0.67mg
33.57%
Iron:5.66mg
31.42%
Calcium:306.4mg
30.64%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.91%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.19%
Potassium:707.81mg
20.22%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.75%
Magnesium:69.06mg
17.27%
Folate:59.37µg
14.84%
Vitamin B5:1.12mg
11.16%
Copper:0.19mg
9.69%
Vitamin A:435.44IU
8.71%
Vitamin K:8.29µg
7.89%
Vitamin E:0.91mg
6.07%
Fiber:1.43g
5.72%
Vitamin C:3.62mg
4.39%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.14%