Mexican Beef Burgers

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Updated on Jan. 13, 2023

"When half the family requested hamburgers and the others wanted tacos, my daughter-in-law and I came up with this compromise," recalls Stanny Barta of Pisek, North Dakota.

Test Kitchen Approved

Mexican Beef Burgers

Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 3/4 cup finely crushed corn chips
  • 8 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
  • topping:
    • Chopped tomatoes
    • Chopped ripe olives
    • Shredded cheddar cheese
    • Shredded lettuce
    • Salsa
    • Sour cream

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Crumble beef and chips over mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 8 patties.
  2. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Wrap burgers and desired toppings in tortillas.
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