Taco Beef Burgers

Prep Time:5 Mins | Total Time:25 Mins | Makes:6

Bite into this mouth-watering Mexican inspired burger and experience a “fiesta” of flavours!

1 1/2 lb (750 g) lean ground beef

1 pkg (35 g) Old El Paso* Taco Seasoning Mix

1/3 cup (75 mL) Old El Paso* Medium Thick N’ Chunky Salsa

1/4 cup (50 mL) dry breadcrumbs

1 egg

6 slices processed Cheddar, Swiss or mozzarella cheese

6 hamburger buns, toasted

Old El Paso* Medium Thick ‘N Chunky Salsa

Combine beef, seasoning mix, salsa, breadcrumbs and egg. Form into 6 patties, each 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thick.
Preheat barbecue to medium-high. Grill burgers 6 to 7 minutes, flip and cook another 6 to 7 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
Top with cheese during last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking. Serve on buns with additional salsa.

Taco Seasoning Mix

Tip: Try substituting aged Cheddar cheese for processed Cheddar as it delivers exceptionally more flavour. Try mixing shredded Cheddar directly into your patty mixture for an unexpected flavour sensation.