Grilled Taco Burgers are so easy to make and perfect for a summer cook out! You can add your favorite toppings to these burgers and combine the flavors of tacos and burgers together!
In a large bowl, add the ground beef, salt, pepper, chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano and salsa. Gently mix to evenly distribute everything.
Divide the meat into 6 parts for ⅓ pound burgers, or 8 parts for ¼ pound burgers.
Carefully roll each portion of beef into a ball, and then flatten into a round patty. Using your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each patty. For best results, let the meat sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
Preheat the grill to 400-450°. Place the patties on the grill, close the lid and cook for 3 ½ minutes. Flip the burgers and grill for an additional 3 ½ minutes. This cooking time gives you a medium doneness. Adjust to your preferences (see notes).
After removing the burgers from the grill, allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Top your burger with lettuce, cheese, guacamole, salsa and any of your favorite Mexican toppings and enjoy. Goes great with chips and salsa.
Notes
RECIPE NOTES:
80/20 ground beef is the best option for a juicy burger.
Your hands are your best tool for mixing the meat together. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer on the lowest setting to gently stir everything together.
I recommend restaurant style salsa to mix in the burgers. It is less chunky and will blend better.
For an extra spicy burger add diced jalapeno to the ground meat or some red pepper flakes.
These are the recommended cooking times for burgers: