Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Tacos 

Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Tacos 🍔🌮

All the juicy, cheesy, bacon-loaded goodness of a cheeseburger—wrapped in a crispy taco shell! A fun mashup perfect for game day, weeknights, or picky eaters.

Ingredients (4 servings, 2 tacos each)

For the Filling:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)

• 6 strips bacon, cooked & crumbled

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp mustard powder

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For Assembly:

• 8 hard taco shells (or soft flour tortillas)

• 1 cup shredded lettuce

• 1 tomato, diced

• ¼ cup pickles, chopped

• ¼ cup ketchup + ¼ cup mayo (or burger sauce)

• Optional toppings: Jalapeños, red onion, hot sauce

Instructions

1. Cook the Beef:

1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside.

2. In the same pan, sauté onion in bacon fat until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

3. Add ground beef, breaking it up. Season with Worcestershire, paprika, mustard powder, salt & pepper. Cook until browned (5-6 mins). Drain excess fat if needed.

2. Crisp the Taco Shells:

• Warm taco shells in oven (per package instructions) or air-fry 3 mins at 350°F (175°C) for extra crunch.

3. Assemble Tacos:

1. Fill each shell with:

   • Cheeseburger meat

   • Shredded cheddar (let melt slightly)

   • Crumbled bacon

   • Lettuce, tomato, pickles

   • Drizzle of ketchup + mayo (or burger sauce)

4. Serve Immediately:

• Garnish with extra pickles or jalapeños. Serve with fries or onion rings!

🔥 Flavor Boosters:

✅ “Big Mac” style: Add 1 tsp sesame seeds + 1 tbsp pickle relish to the sauce.
✅ Spicy kick: Mix sriracha into the mayo or use pepper jack cheese.
✅ Low-carb: Use lettuce wraps instead of taco shells.

💡 Pro Tips:

✔ For ultra-crispy shells, brush with oil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 mins.
✔ Make ahead: Prep beef & bacon, then reheat before assembling.
✔ Kid-friendly: Skip the onions/garlic and add extra cheese.

These crunchy, savory, indulgent tacos taste like a deconstructed bacon cheeseburger—every bite is pure joy! 😋

Pair with: A cold beer, milkshake, or crispy sweet potato fries. 🍺🍟