Description
Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Tacos are a flavorful fusion of classic cheeseburger ingredients wrapped in warm tortillas. Featuring juicy ground beef, melted sharp cheddar, smoky crispy bacon, and fresh crunchy toppings, these tacos offer a quick, customizable, and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights, parties, or comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat & Cheese
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 6–8 bacon strips
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Tortillas & Vegetables
- 8 soft flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup sliced pickles
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Condiments & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Fry bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess grease, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In the same skillet, add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking it apart until no longer pink and nicely browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Melt the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle shredded cheddar over the beef in the skillet. Cover loosely with a lid and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
- Warm the Tortillas: While the cheese melts, warm the flour tortillas on a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable, making them easy to fold around the fillings.
- Assemble the Tacos: Lay the cheesy beef mixture onto each tortilla, then top with crispy bacon pieces, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickles, onions, and your preferred drizzle of ketchup and mustard.
- Serve and Enjoy: Fold the tacos gently and serve immediately to enjoy that perfect combination of warm, melty, crunchy, and fresh flavors in every bite.
Notes
- Choose quality meat with a good fat ratio for juicy tacos.
- Don’t overcook bacon; aim for crispy but not burnt slices.
- Warm tortillas properly to prevent cracking and facilitate folding.
- Layer heavier ingredients like beef first to avoid soggy tortillas.
- Customize condiments by swapping ketchup and mustard for mayo or aioli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: bacon cheeseburger tacos, loaded tacos, cheeseburger recipe, quick tacos, party appetizers, comfort food tacos