Best Weeknight Tex Mex Burritos Or Tacos Or Taco Burgers Recipes

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WEEKNIGHT TEX-MEX BURRITOS (OR TACOS OR TACO-BURGERS)



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Make and share this Weeknight Tex-Mex Burritos (Or Tacos or Taco-Burgers) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by swissms

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 lbs ground beef (80 or 90% fat free)
3 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons onion powder
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4-1/2 cup water
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
8 taco shells or 8 hamburger buns
shredded cheddar cheese or colby cheese
chopped tomato
shredded lettuce
salsa
guacamole
sour cream
chopped onion

Steps:

  • In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium to medium-high heat. Drain off fat.
  • Add in all spices. Stir in water, cooking over medium heat until water cooks off. (Water helps ensure even distribution of spices throughout meat).
  • Stir in refried beans and green chilies. Heat through. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Burritos: Warm flour tortillas in microwave or in oven. Spread meat and bean mixture on each flour tortilla. Garnish with preferred toppings. Enjoy.
  • Tacos: Toast taco shells in oven according to package directions. (Note: toasting the taco shells is a MUST). Spoon meat and bean mixture into each taco shell. Garnish with preferred toppings.
  • Taco-burgers: Toast hamburger buns in oven until light golden brown. Spread meat and bean mixture onto bottom half of buns. If making taco-burgers, you may want to substitute sliced cheese (such as American). Garnish with preferred toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.4, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 431.5, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 24.5

MEXICAN TACO BURGERS



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I came up with this one because I wanted a burger and a taco, and couldn't have both in one meal. Turned out delicious, and got rave reviews! Also really simple to prepare!

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Meat

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1/2 envelope taco seasoning
1 can whole green chili, drained,rinsed,and patted dry
4 slices white cheddar cheese or 4 slices muenster cheese

Steps:

  • Mix the ground meat and taco seasoning with your hands.
  • Make 4 patties.
  • Spray grill with nonstick cooking spray before igniting.
  • Heat to medium, then put burgers on.
  • Cook about 5 minutes per side, or until done.
  • Place on chile and 1 slice of cheese on each burger, and cover until cheese is melted.
  • Serve on buns with sour cream, salsa, lettuce and tomato, or preferred garnishes.
  • You can make these on the stove as well, just cook them like you would a regular hamburger.
  • Make sure to use some cooking spray though!

TEX-MEX BURRITOS



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Can never go wrong with Tex-Mex. My husband and I love these easy burritos. A little too spicy for our kids, but just right for adults.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beans

Time 52m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/4 cups finely chopped peeled potatoes
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 fresh jalapeno peppers or 2 canned jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can spicy chili beans, undrained
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
10 spinach tortillas or 10 plain flour tortillas (10-inch)
1 -2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 -2 cup cheddar cheese
salsa
sour cream

Steps:

  • In a non-stick skillet, add ground beef, potatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers.
  • Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes or until beef is browned and vegetables are tender; stir often; drain well.
  • Add in beans, salt, pepper, and ground cumin (if desired) to the skillet; stir to mix.
  • Bring to a boil; lower heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stir often.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
  • Sprinkle with 2 generous tablespoons of cheese.
  • Roll up burrito-style, enclosing filling and folding ends under.
  • Place burritos seam side down in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish; cover with foil.
  • Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.9, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 79.1, Sodium 502.7, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 32.4

TEX MEX TACO BURGERS



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Kid pleaser! I only knew of one place that sold these, and since I no longer live in the area, I was forced to make them myself.

Provided by ngdarlen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground chuck
1 medium onion, minced
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning, if using zaar recipe, then the equivalent, 1/4 cup
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
taco sauce (not picante, but the smooth sauce)
6 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Brown ground chuck and onions in skillet on medium high till meat is no longer pink.
  • Add taco seasoning (do not add water to mix) and toss with the meat to coat, cooking for about 5 more minutes.
  • Lightly butter the inside of the buns and toast in skillet or under broiler till nice and brown.
  • Spread the taco sauce on the inside of each bun, add taco meat, shredded lettuce, cheese and tomato.
  • Enjoy!

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