Taco Burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning (see below)
• Shredded iceberg lettuce
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 hamburger buns

Pico de gallo:

• 1 cup finely chopped white onion (about 1 small onion)
• 1 medium jalapeño or serrano pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
• ¼ cup lime juice
• ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
• 1 ½ pounds ripe red tomatoes (about 8 small or 4 large), chopped
• ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1 bunch)

Taco Seasoning:

• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh black pepper

Directions:

1. Combine taco seasoning ingredients and set aside. Extra seasoning should be stored in an airtight container.

2. Mix together Pico de Gallo ingredients and set aside, allowing ingredients to marinate together. This makes a large batch. Extra can be stored in the refrigerator or eaten with chips!

3. Mix taco seasoning with ground beef and form into 4 patties.

4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat skillet with olive oil. Add patties and cook until browned on side one. Flip to brown on side two. Place patties on buns. Top with shredded cheddar, lettuce, and Pico de Gallo.