Taco Stuffed Burgers use typical taco fixings and add them to a cheesy stuffed burger! The burger has major Southwestern flair that will be the star at any summer BBQ!
I love making these Taco Stuffed Burgers during summer BBQs and other events because they are SO easy and majorly delicious! With a huge pop of taco flavor, plus all the taco toppings everyone loves, my BBQ guests always go crazy over these!
Serve these with delicious Corn on Cob or French Fries for the perfect meal!
As I mentioned, making these taco stuffed burgers is easy. I know stuffing a burger can look intimidating, but trust me, you can do it!
How to make Taco Stuffed Burgers:
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
- Get all of the ingredients together for the easy execution.
- Blend the burger meat with the seasonings, then form into small patties. Press an indent into the center of the patty.
- Using cheese slices, fold each slice in half, then in half again (should be ¼ size of the whole slice). Press the cheese into the indentation, then add a little more meat over the top, and press around to seal. Form into a burger patty. Repeat for all the patties.
- Grill the burgers to desired doneness.
- Add toppings and serve!
The cheese, burger, taco seasoning, and toppings all go together perfectly! It's and easy yet impressive meal that will WOW your guests!
Can I make Taco Stuffed Burgers ahead of time? Can I freeze them?
Yes and yes! Make these patties and then store in the fridge until grilling time! They will keep for 1-2 days in the fridge (keep them covered). To freeze, make the patties, then place into a freezer safe bag (can stack 2 on each other). Remove from freezer, and leave in fridge for at least 2 hours before cooking. Can cook on the grill partially frozen.
Alternative cooking methods:
- Cook burgers on a grill pan on the stove top. Expect 5-6 minutes for the first side, then 3-4 for the second side after flipping.
- Cook burgers in the oven for about 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Use the Air Fryer to cook the burgers - 380 degrees for 5 minutes, flip, cook another 5 minutes or until burgers reach an internal temp of 160 degrees.
What to serve with Taco Stuffed Burgers:
I love a good side dish and these are all great options to serve alongside this tasty burger:
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (homemade)
- Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
- Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)
- Caprese Potato Salad with Creamy Pesto
- Southwestern Salad with Jalapeno Ranch
These would be perfect during the 4th of July or any holiday along with these other 27+ Fourth of July Recipes!
Taco Stuffed Burgers take the typical taco fixings and morph them into a cheesy stuffed burger! The burger has major Southwestern flair that will be the star at your summer BBQ!
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ small onion, diced
- 1 medium egg
- 1 packet low sodium taco seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
- 4 slices colby jack cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
- lettuce leaves
- 4 slices cheese
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Add beef, seasonings, onion, and egg in a medium bowl. Combine thoroughly.
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Use about ¼ cup of meat, and form into a small patty. Press a small indentation into the center of the patty.
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Fold a slice of cheese in half, then in half again. Press cheese into center of the patty, then add a bit more meat mixture over the top and press to seal. Continue by forming a round burger patty. Repeat for the remaining burgers.
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Heat grill over medium heat for at least 5 minutes. Place burgers directly onto the grill rack, close the grill and cook for about 3 minutes. Flip, cook about 3 more minutes (Add more time to have them cooked very well done). Remove from grill.
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Place burger on a bun. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado (and any other desired toppings). Serve immediately!
Nutrition: 608 calories, 36g fat, 31g carb, 6g fiber, 39g protein
**calculated with ALL listed ingredients (including bun).
First published July 2018. Updated July 2024.
I Heart Naptime says
YUM! Great idea!
Sabrina says
I am drooling at all of your photos!! This looks so good!
Katerina @ diethood .com says
I LOVE this idea!! It sounds fantastic!!
Catalina says
All that cheese! Yes, please!
Jacque Hastert says
I can't wait to throw these on the grill.
Allyson says
You will LOVE them!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
Burger night and taco night become one! Genius!
Allyson says
Winning combo!
Krystle Smith says
Love this! I didn't know that tacos and burgers tasted good together until I tried this.
Erin says
I made a batch of these burgers for my family last night, and they were insanely good! Such a fun twist on regular burgers, and they were surprisingly easy to throw together! Now I'm planning to make a double batch next time!
Sandra says
These burgers were delicious! I was surprised how good they turned out! We loved them!
Gust says
I made the Taco Stuffed Burgers last night, and they were incredible! The combination of taco flavors inside a juicy burger was genius. My family couldn’t get enough of them!
April says
these were so fun and absolutely delicious!
tisha says
This is a Southwestern twist that's sure to be the highlight of your summer BBQ. With its bold flavors and innovative presentation, this dish is perfect for impressing your guests.
Beth says
These are the best mashup in the world. Burgers and tacos are two of my favorite foods. Putting them together is genius. They're sooo good.