Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Tacos

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The Ultimate Mashup: Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Tacos

 

Why choose between a savory cheeseburger and a flavorful taco when you can have both? These Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Tacos deliver the best of two worlds, combining juicy, seasoned ground beef and crispy bacon with classic cheeseburger toppings, all wrapped up in a handheld taco shell. It’s a fun, indulgent, and deeply satisfying way to enjoy a favorite meal.

This recipe provides a complete guide to crafting the perfect Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Tacos, including the essential ingredients for that “loaded” experience and the steps for assembly.

 

Ingredients

 

The foundation of this recipe relies on simple, hearty ingredients, enhanced by a classic cheeseburger sauce and fresh toppings.

For the Meat and Base:

  • 1 lb ground beef (80% lean recommended for flavor)
  • 6 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese (or American/Monterey Jack), shredded or sliced
  • 8-10 taco shells or small flour tortillas

For the “Loaded” Toppings (Suggested):

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon relish (optional, for a classic burger sauce)
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • Sliced dill pickles (optional, for that tangy crunch)

 

Instructions

 

These Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Tacos are easy to assemble and perfect for a quick dinner or a fun gathering.

FIRST STEP: Cook the Bacon and Prepare Toppings

  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove the bacon, drain excess fat, and crumble it once cooled.
  2. Prepare all your toppings: dice the onion and tomato, shred the lettuce, and slice the pickles.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the ingredients for the burger sauce: ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, and relish (if using). Set aside.

SECOND STEP: Cook the Ground Beef

  1. Drain most of the bacon fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet over medium-high heat. Break the beef apart as it cooks.
  3. Season the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook the beef until it is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

THIRD STEP: Toast the Shells and Melt the Cheese

  1. If using hard taco shells, warm them according to package directions. If using tortillas, lightly toast them in a dry skillet or microwave briefly to warm them up.
  2. Once the ground beef is cooked, sprinkle the cheese over the hot beef in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet for about 1–2 minutes until the cheese is melted and gooey.
  3. Stir the melted cheese and beef together.

FOURTH STEP: Assemble the Tacos

  1. Fill each taco shell or tortilla with the cheeseburger mixture.
  2. Generously top with the crumbled bacon.
  3. Add the fresh toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced onion, and pickles.
  4. Drizzle the prepared burger sauce over the top of the tacos.

Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect fusion of a bacon cheeseburger and a taco!

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