Taco Burgers for a Midwesterner!

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.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 6 burgers

Ingredients

• Taco Seasoning

• 2  teaspoons  dried onion flakes
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon parsley
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin

• The Other Stuff

• 1 1⁄2 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)
•  tomatoes, 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).