Description
Easy weeknight cheeseburger tacos with crispy tortillas and a tangy special sauce drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for toasting tortillas)
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning (or 1 tsp chili powder + 1/2 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 small flour tortillas (street-taco size)
- 4 slices American cheese (or cheddar slices)
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle relish (or finely chopped pickles)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of paprika (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add 2–3 tbsp water and simmer 1–2 minutes until the beef is saucy.
- Mix the special sauce: stir mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
- Lightly toast tortillas in a dry skillet (or with a tiny bit of oil) 30–60 seconds per side until warm and lightly crisped.
- Spread seasoned beef over each tortilla.
- Place a slice of American cheese on top while the beef is hot so it gets melty.
- Top with shredded lettuce, then drizzle generously with special sauce.
- Finish with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if you like a little heat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For crispier tortillas, brush lightly with oil before toasting.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less taco seasoning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg