If you love bold flavor, crispy edges, and juicy beef, this Bacon Tortilla Burger is about to be your new favorite dinner. Instead of a traditional bun, this burger is wrapped and cooked inside a warm, golden tortilla that gets perfectly crispy on the outside while staying soft and cheesy inside. Add smoky bacon and your favorite toppings, and you get a fast, fun, unbelievably tasty burger-night upgrade.

This recipe is quick, customizable, and ideal for weeknights, game days, and backyard-style meals without all the fuss.

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⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Crunchy tortilla “bun” with no crumbling
• Cooks fast in a skillet or on a griddle
• Perfectly juicy beef every time
• Easy to customize with sauces and toppings
• Bacon + cheese + tortilla = perfection

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🧾 Ingredients

For Each Tortilla Burger

• 1 large tortilla (flour tortilla, 8–10 inch)
• 1 beef patty (about ¼–⅓ lb)
• Salt & pepper
• 2 slices cheddar cheese (or any melty cheese)
• 2 slices cooked bacon
• 1 tablespoon burger sauce, mayo, or ketchup
• Lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions (optional)
• Butter or oil for cooking

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season and Cook the Beef Patty

1. Shape ground beef into a patty slightly smaller than your tortilla.
2. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Cook in a hot skillet, griddle, or grill:
   • 3–4 minutes per side for medium
   • Cook to your desired doneness
4. When nearly done, add cheese slices on top and let melt.

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2. Prepare the Tortilla

Lay the tortilla flat and spread the center with:

• Your preferred sauce (mayo, burger sauce, ranch, spicy mayo, etc.)

Place the cooked bacon strips over the sauce.

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3. Assemble

Place the cheesy beef patty directly on top of the bacon.

If adding toppings, layer them now:

• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Pickles
• Onion slices

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4. Fold and Cook

1. Fold the tortilla edges up and around the patty, burrito-style.
2. Place the wrapped tortilla seam-side down in a buttered or oiled skillet.
3. Cook on medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.

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🍽 Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with:

• French fries or potato wedges
• Onion rings
• Coleslaw
• Dipping sauces like spicy mayo, ranch, or BBQ

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🔥 Tips for Success

• Use flour tortillas—they fold best.
• Don’t overfill or the tortilla won’t wrap well.
• For extra crispiness, brush tortilla with butter before toasting.
• Add jalapeños, salsa, or chipotle mayo for a Tex-Mex twist.

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🔄 Variations

• Bacon Ranch Tortilla Burger: Add ranch + Monterey Jack cheese
• BBQ Tortilla Burger: Add crispy onions + BBQ sauce + smoked cheddar
• Breakfast Version: Add fried egg + hash browns
• Double Tortilla Burger: Use two patties for a mega version

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