Taco Burgers for a Midwesterner!

Debber's Note:

Less-messy than a taco, and you don't have to bend your head side-ways to eat them either! A tasty twist on the same-old thing burger! Something different to serve for Cinco de Mayo, too!!! Thanks to Taste of Home Holiday (Barbecues) cookbooklet for this recipe, Summer 2009.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6 burgers

Taco Seasoning

• 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon cumin

The Other Stuff

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef
• 1 cup finely crushed yellow corn chips
• 1 egg , lightly beaten

Taco-y Toppings

• cheese slice
• hamburger bun
• lettuce leaf (or shredded)
• tomato , slices
• salsa (optional)

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine Taco Seasoning Ingredients; set aside.
2. Crumble burger in a large mixing bowl, sprinkle Taco Seasonings over the meat, mix in with hands, let rest 15-30 minutes (melding of the flavors!).
3. When that has perfumed the air sufficiently, add the corn chips and egg; mix well, then shape into SIX patties.
4. Broil or grill burgers, juices run clear, 160* on a meat thermometer.
5. Add a slice of cheese right before removing from heat.
6. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and salsa (if desired).