These Cheeseburger Baked Tacos are filled with barbecue ground beef and cheddar cheese and topped with all your favorite burger toppings! It’s an easy dinner recipe that’s great for prepping ahead.
Want more weeknight family-friendly dinners? Try my Chicken Quesadilla, Easy Pepperoni Pizza Lasagna Roll Ups, and Hamburger Helper!
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Cheeseburger Baked Tacos are a delicious twist on two all-time favorites—cheeseburgers and tacos! They’ve got all the crunchiness of hard taco shells combined with the cheesy beefiness of a burger.
If you’re looking for a meal that’s quick, full of flavor, and a little bit different, these Cheeseburger Baked Tacos are perfect.
It’s an easy dinner recipe that’s both familiar and exciting at the same time!
Why we love this Cheeseburger Taco recipe:
- Make-ahead friendly: You can prep the ground beef mixture ahead of time, making this recipe even quicker!
- Quick and easy: This recipe comes together in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a quick dinner fix.
- Kid-friendly: This recipe is a fun twist on regular tacos and a cheesy burger, making it the perfect kid-friendly, comfort food meal!
Cheeseburger Taco ingredients:
- Lean ground beef and onion: These are the heart of the filling, giving it that classic cheeseburger flavor. You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken if you’re looking for a leaner option.
- Barbecue sauce, mustard, and sweet pickle relish: This trio gives the beef that tangy, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor you’d expect from a burger. Feel free to adjust the amount of mustard or relish depending on your taste, or use ketchup instead for a more traditional cheeseburger vibe.
- Hard taco shells: They provide the crunch and structure for the tacos. I love using the Stand’ n’ Stuff shells to keep everything in place, but you can use any type of crunchy tortillas you like.
- Shredded cheddar cheese: Adds a melty, rich flavor. You could mix in a blend of cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for a different flavor kick.
- Burger fixings (Thousand Island dressing, mayo, pickles, bacon): These toppings give the tacos a classic burger feel! Feel free to play around with any toppings you like, such as your favorite burger sauce, pickled red onion, tomato, lettuce, classic ketchup, mustard, etc.
How to make baked Cheeseburger Tacos:
You’ll love how easy it is to make these burger tacos! For more in-depth recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card below.
- Cook ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet until browned, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stir in barbecue sauce, mustard, and relish.
- Line taco shells in a 9×13″ pan.
- Sprinkle half the cheese into the taco shells. Divide the taco meat mixture among the taco shells.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake until cheese is melted and tacos are heated through.
How to store and reheat leftover tacos:
While you can store leftover tacos, I recommend only preparing the amount you will eat as the moisture in the beef mixture will make the taco shells softer with time.
Store leftover Cheeseburger Tacos in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
To reheat, place leftover tacos in an oven-safe baking dish in a 350ºF oven for 10 minutes.
Can I freeze these tacos?
Absolutely! You can freeze the ground beef mixture for up to 3 months.
I do not recommend freezing the taco shells as they will turn soggy.
Make-ahead option:
Prepare the ground beef mixture with the onions, barbecue sauce, mustard, and relish ahead of time. Store it in the fridge, then assemble the tacos with cheese when you’re ready to bake.
Serving suggestions:
Since these are Cheeseburger Tacos, you can be a rebel and serve them with Air Fryer French Fries or an Easy Potato Salad for a classic pairing! I love adding some Homemade Coleslaw on top for a crunchy, creamy finish.
More taco recipes you’ll love:
- Instant Pot Chicken Tacos (shredded chicken tacos) — a great meal to prep ahead.
- One Pot Taco Pasta Recipe — a hit with the family every time!
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe — great for a busy day.
- Taco Casserole — like a Mexican twist on lasagna!
Cheeseburger Baked Tacos
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs lean ground beef
- ½ medium onion diced
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- 10 hard taco shells (I recommend Stand 'n' Stuff with the flat bottom)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- Optional: 1000 islands dressing, mayo, pickles or bacon
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in barbecue sauce.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line taco shells up in a 9×13" pan — you will want just enough room so they don't fall over! (My pan was a little smaller this time, so I only got 9 in but this recipe does make 10 tacos)
- Sprinkle half of the cheese in the bottom of the taco shells. Divide beef between shells. Top with remaining cheese and bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and tacos are heated through.
- Remove from the oven and top as desired with tomato, lettuce, mayo, pickles or cooked bacon as desired.
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Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
This is a really fun idea! Looks great!
Judy Thurston says
Ashley, These cheeseburger tacos sound good, but do you have any suggestions on how to help a person that dont know how to cook make them? Because i never was taught how to cook by my ma before she passed away? Please Respond back ASAP! P.S. I love all your recipes!
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Judy! I’m glad you’re here! Most of my recipes are pretty simple, because that’s how we like to eat! I would recommend giving these a try, and let me know after you try it if you have any problems! Then I can definitely help you out with what you’re having trouble with!
Jess @ Sweetest Menu says
This is SUCH a neat idea Ashley! It reminds me when I was in the States watching the cooking channel in my hotel room and we saw someone make a cheeseburger casserole. Blew my mind! hahaha Love this twist on traditional tacos!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha! Cheeseburger EVERYTHING! THanks Jess!
Kat says
We will be making this tomorrow night for supper love the ideal of not having to deal with buns an all thanks for so much creative ideal an recipes keep up the great work
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! I think taco shells are the perfect vehicle for so many different fillings. Plus, you don’t have the bun filling you up! These sound so good!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Dorothy! We are loving filling them with all kinds of things lately!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Wow! Now this is my kind of taco! I love your creativity, Ashley! My husband and I make tacos a few times a month, so I’m going to have to try this version out. I love the toppings and the fact that they’re baked. Perfect!
Ashley Fehr says
You will Gayle! I know they’ll be a regular on the menu now — we can’t get enough! Thanks friend!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
These cheeseburger baked tacos are freaking brilliant!!! We actually love these hard taco shells. . you can stuff more inside them and they can sit up! love these!!
Ashley Fehr says
Exactly! Thanks Alice!