If you love bacon cheeseburgers but want a fresh new way to enjoy them, these Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Tacos are the answer. Juicy, seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, gooey melted cheese, and all your favorite toppings are tucked into a warm tortilla for a handheld meal that’s as fun as it is delicious. It’s everything you love about a burger, reimagined in taco form.
These tacos make a fantastic weeknight dinner, game-day snack, or crowd-pleasing party dish. They’re easy to prepare, customizable with toppings, and guaranteed to bring big smiles to the table.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
8 small flour tortillas (warmed)
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Pickles or relish
Ketchup, mustard, or burger sauce for drizzling
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about one tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet for extra flavor.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed. Season the beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the cooked bacon and mix well. Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid for a minute or two until the cheese melts into the meat.
To assemble the tacos, spoon the cheesy beef and bacon mixture into warm tortillas. Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickles or relish, and drizzle with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite burger sauce. Fold and serve immediately while warm.
Variations are easy with this recipe. Try swapping cheddar for pepper jack or mozzarella, or add jalapeños for a spicy twist. You can also use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter version. For a heartier option, use larger tortillas and wrap them burrito-style with extra fillings like avocado, onions, or grilled mushrooms.
These tacos are best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat the meat mixture in a skillet before serving, then assemble with fresh toppings and tortillas.
Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Tacos are a playful, flavor-packed dinner that combines two all-time favorites into one. They bring the juicy, smoky, cheesy flavors of a classic burger into a taco shell for a fun twist that’s sure to be a family favorite.