Taco Bell-style Beef Burger

This taco bell-style beef burger combines seasoned ground beef with a rich tomato sauce, served on a soft bun. Topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese, it offers a deliciously nostalgic taste reminiscent of fast-food favorites. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering!
This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, taco seasoning.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 100 g cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 pieces hamburger buns
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 240 g tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and tomato sauce, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toast the hamburger buns lightly on a separate skillet or in a toaster.
- Assemble the burgers by placing the beef mixture on the bottom half of each bun.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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