The recipe for the Taco Burger can be described as “contemporary”; it is not a recipe specific to any country, but rather a fusion between the Mexican taco and the American hamburger, similar to Tex-Mex cuisine.
Tex-Mex describes a regional cuisine that combines products from the United States with culinary creations from Mexican tradition.
Individual Tex-Mex foods may or may not be similar to traditional Mexican cuisine.
As has happened with the sushi-burrito, another fusion recipe found on the blog, it is easy to notice how the Mexican tortilla is versatile and easy to use for many recipes.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 tortillas
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Contemporary
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs ground beef
- 4 tortillas
- to taste rub
- to taste cheddar
- to taste lettuce
- 4 pickles
- to taste sauce
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste olive oil
Steps
If you want to make tortillas, you can find the recipe HERE, or you can buy them ready-made.
Prepare the patty by mixing the meat with the rub, salt, and pepper. Mix and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Form the burger using a circular cutter.
In a pan, with a drizzle of oil, cook the burger for a few minutes, cover with the tortilla, and flip it once on the tortilla side.
Garnish with lettuce, cheese, sauce, and pickles, or whatever you prefer.
Adjust the salt.
FAQ
Are tortilla and piadina the same?
NO.
The biggest difference is the use of lard and yeast in piadina, followed by corn flour used in corn-only tortillas (others use wheat flour as well or exclusively), and finally the thickness. The tortilla is thinner and sometimes smaller.What is the difference between tacos and taco shells?
Taco shells are typical of Tex-Mex cuisine and are tortillas folded and fried, whereas in traditional Mexican tacos the tortillas are dipped in sauce before being filled and then folded or rolled as in the case of the burrito.
What is the difference between a wrap and a burrito?
Both are rolled after being stuffed.
The term Wrap is used in the United States to describe a food consisting of a sheet rolled around a filling with meat or fish accompanied by vegetables and sauces. The wrapper may not necessarily be a tortilla, which is a requirement for the burrito.
