🍔🔥 Ultimate Nacho Burger Recipe – Cheesy, Crunchy & Loaded with Flavor
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4 burgers | Course: Main | Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Difficulty: Easy
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Nacho Burger
Why choose between burgers and nachos when you can have both? This Nacho Burger combines juicy beef patties, gooey cheese, spicy jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips, and zesty salsa — all in one epic bite. It’s the perfect party burger for game night, summer grilling, or Taco Tuesday with a twist.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Burger Patties:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Burger Toppings:
- 4 burger buns (toasted)
- 4 slices cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup crushed nacho chips or tortilla chips
- ¼ cup pickled or fresh jalapeño slices
- ½ cup chunky tomato salsa or pico de gallo
- ¼ cup sour cream or chipotle mayo
- Lettuce leaves
- Optional: guacamole, red onions, hot sauce
🔥 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Patties
In a large bowl, mix ground beef with seasonings and Worcestershire sauce. Divide and shape into 4 equal-sized patties. Make a small thumbprint in the center of each to prevent puffing.
Step 2: Grill or Cook
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high and cook burgers for 3–4 mins per side, or until desired doneness.
- Skillet: Cook in a hot skillet over medium-high heat, 3–4 mins per side.
👉 Add cheese slices in the last minute of cooking. Cover to melt.
Step 3: Assemble the Nacho Burger
- Spread sour cream or chipotle mayo on bottom bun.
- Add lettuce and cheesy burger patty.
- Top with salsa, jalapeños, and a handful of crushed nacho chips.
- Optional: Spoon on guacamole and extra hot sauce.
- Finish with the top bun and press gently.
🌮 Burger Tips & Variations
Type | Variation |
---|---|
Spicy Nacho Burger | Use jalapeño cheese and add hot sauce |
Veggie Version | Use a black bean or chickpea patty |
Extra Crunch | Add whole nacho chips inside the burger |
Low Carb Option | Serve in lettuce wraps instead of buns |
More Tex-Mex Vibe | Swap salsa for enchilada sauce |
❓ FAQ
Q: Can I make this burger ahead?
Yes! Cook patties in advance and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat and assemble fresh.
Q: Can I use chicken instead of beef?
Absolutely — ground chicken or turkey works well. Add breadcrumbs for moisture if needed.
Q: How do I keep the nacho chips crunchy?
Add chips right before serving to keep them crispy.
🧾 Nutrition Estimate (Per Burger)
- Calories: ~550–600 kcal
- Protein: ~30g
- Carbs: ~35g
- Fat: ~35g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Sodium: Moderate–high
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