Am I the only one who is in denial that this weekend is the last exhale of summer in its truest form? The end of sunscreen-filled days doing whatever suits one’s fancy? The season where the first thought about dinner starts with what one can grill? I may wear white shoes next week in protest.
Though grilling can really be done all year long, picking something to celebrate the end of the season seemed just the ticket. One of my favorite food genres is Mexican food, loving the bold, spicy heat that tells-it-like-it-is. And though I did grill a version of Mexican food in Smoked Chorizo Soft Tacos with Grilled Peach-Corn Salsa, traditional Mexican food does not play exactly to the grill menu.
Well, not to most people. As I vacillated between burgers and Mexican food for the weekend menu then I had the idea to combine them (I’m a Gemini; I like diversity and can’t bear to pick only one if two are possible). I loved the Bacon Southwestern Burgers (which also includes tips for making perfectly grilled burgers) I made recently loaded with green chilies and guacamole and decided to do a Stuffed Taco Burger. They have everything we love in a taco (minus the corn shell which certainly could be eaten in chip form on the side) packaged in a burger.
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Juicy, perfectly grilled burgers stuffed with refried beans with green chilies, guacamole, cheese and salsa. Dressed on top with the requisite shredded lettuce and fresh, seasonal tomato slices. If you are addicted to cheese like I am, another slice of gooey cheese on top of the burger is perfection. Such a fantastic surprise when biting into the burger to find what awaits in the middle!
These burgers could not be better. The flavor signature of a taco in the package of a burger. A perfect match to send the summer off with a hearty bang!
Other burgers you might enjoy:
The Perfect Burger Recipe {Bobby Flay via The Food Network}
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Burger {Closet Cooking}
Frito Chili Cheeseburger (A Spicy Perspective}
Grilled Asian Pork Burger {Heather Christo}
Quinoa Veggie Burgers with Pickled Red Onion {Love and Olive Oil}
Aloha BBQ Sliders {Tidy Mom}
Blue Cheese Burgers {Pinch My Salt}
cau thang gia re says
Thank for sharing this recipe. I love burgers so much. This is my favorate of breakfast. I will try this recipe. Thank for sharing.
Colleen says
I immediately forwarded your post to my sister in Carlsbad CA whose rule is that the maximum number of times tacos can be eaten in one day is three. She has requested that these Stuffed Taco Burgers be on the menu when all of us “sisters” (ours from TN and her two daughters) get together in Sacramento to celebrate the fall equinox in a few weeks. So your “end of summer” fiesta will truly help us mark the transition to the new season in a memorable way – thank you! These look absolutely delicious. Hmmmm, I wonder if I should start practicing the recipe now???
Toni Dash says
Of course you should! You’d never want to try a new recipe on guests before you have tried it yourself…..once, twice, maybe even three times! BTW I have a post coming up on peach recipes to be tried before summer’s end and late summer foods. They should be out before your Sister-a-thon. My all time summer favorite? Savory Tomato Pie. Must have at least one per summer. Would go with the Taco Burgers too (recipe is already on my blog – see ‘Recipes’ ‘Entrees’). Happy Labor Day!
Anna says
Is the bun pictured gluten free? If so, what brand is it? It looks too good to be gluten free 🙂
Toni Dash says
YES Anna they are gluten-free! Normally I use Udi’s hamburger and hotdog buns (seen with this burger: https://boulderlocavore.com/2013/06/southwestern-bacon-cheeseburgers.html) though they were sold out so these are from Rudi’s. I believe both brands are available nationwide and you can order Udi’s products from their website.
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says
Hi Toni. Work, blogging and life has kept me so busy, I’ve not stopped by for awhile … but this taco burger reeled me right in. Gorgeous photos and sounds delicious. I saw those Grilled Asian Pork Burgers from Heather Christo the other day and immediately pinned. Have a great Holiday Weekend.
Toni Dash says
Hi Lea Ann! Nice to have you pop by. I certainly understand being busy. Knowing your love for spice and heat, I think you’d love these burgers. The burgers I linked to at the end of the post all sound great to me too! Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Hope things slow down for you!
Adri says
Oh my goodness, but that is probably the most gorgeous shot I have ever seen of a burger. It looks astoundingly tempting. I love the whole idea. Wow!
Toni Dash says
Thank you Adri! You are too kind. They are really yummy I will confess. I was asked for seconds pretty immediately from my taste testers! Hope you’ll have a great Labor Day! Thanks as always for reading and commenting.
Helene D'souza says
Toni I am craving your stuffed taco burger now, just look at this beauty! The summer heat has come back here and we will enjoy the burger.
Toni Dash says
Helene you are so sweet AND were on this as soon as it posted! I’m sorry your heat is back. Ours is subtly dwindling but I think we still have plenty of grilling weather left!