Could THIS be the BEST WAY to make TACOS?!
Could THIS be the BEST WAY to make TACOS?! is a medium American recipe that serves 2. 620 calories per serving. Recipe by Gulf Coast Smoke on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 33 min | Total: 58 min
Cost: $21.70 total, $10.85 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio, fresh)
- 1 teaspoon All-Purpose Seasoning (Killer Hog's AP seasoning or any all‑purpose burger seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon Steak Rub (Killer Hog's steak rub for extra flavor)
- 4 ounces Shredded Cheese (American or cheddar, shredded for quick melting)
- 4 pieces Small Flour Tortillas (8‑inch flour tortillas, soft but sturdy)
- 1/2 cup Lettuce (Shredded iceberg or romaine)
- 1/4 cup Pickles (Sliced dill pickles)
- 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard (Classic yellow mustard)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (For greasing the griddle; optional if griddle is well‑seasoned)
- 4 pieces Breakfast Sausage Links (Whataburger style or any seasoned pork sausage, optional for breakfast version)
- 1 cup Shredded Hash Browns (Frozen shredded potatoes, thawed)
- 1/2 cup Bell Pepper (Sliced, any color)
- 1/2 cup Onion (Sliced)
- 2 pieces Bacon Strips (Cooked until crisp, optional for breakfast version)
- 2 large Eggs (Over‑easy, optional for breakfast version)
Instructions
Gather Ingredients & Equipment
Lay out all ingredients, measuring spoons, and pre‑heat the Weber griddle to medium heat.
Time: PT5M
Prep Toppings
Shred lettuce, slice pickles, and set mustard aside. If making the breakfast version, slice bell pepper and onion, and have bacon ready.
Time: PT5M
Season Ground Beef
Place a tortilla on a clean surface, spread the ground beef evenly to a thin layer covering the entire tortilla, then sprinkle 1 tsp AP seasoning and 1 tsp steak rub over the meat.
Time: PT2M
Cook Beef Side 1
Transfer the seasoned tortilla‑meat onto the hot griddle. Cook for about 3 minutes until the edges start to brown and juices appear.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: 350°F
Flip and Cook Beef Side 2
Using a spatula, carefully flip the tortilla and cook the other side for 2 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: 350°F
Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the hot meat, cover the griddle briefly, and let melt for about 2 minutes.
Time: PT2M
Assemble Cheeseburger Taco
Remove the tortilla from the griddle, top with shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, and drizzle yellow mustard. Fold in half like a taco.
Time: PT2M
Optional: Sauté Veggies (Breakfast Version)
Add a drizzle of oil to the griddle, toss sliced bell pepper and onion, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and lightly charred.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 350°F
Optional: Cook Hash Browns
Spread shredded hash browns in a thin layer on the griddle, season lightly with AP seasoning, cook 4 minutes, flip, and cook another 4 minutes until golden and crispy.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: 350°F
Optional: Cook Breakfast Sausage
Flatten each sausage link onto a tortilla, season with a pinch of AP seasoning, and cook on the griddle for about 4 minutes total, flipping halfway.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: 350°F
Optional: Fry Over‑Easy Egg
Crack an egg onto the griddle, season with a pinch of AP seasoning, cook 1 minute until whites set, then flip gently and cook another 30 seconds for over‑easy.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: 350°F
Optional: Assemble Breakfast Taco
On a cooked tortilla, layer sautéed veggies, a spoonful of hash browns, the cooked sausage, and top with the over‑easy egg. Fold and serve immediately.
Time: PT3M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 30 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Contains meat, Contains gluten, Contains dairy
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Egg
Last updated: April 14, 2026








