Description
Savor the best of two worlds with this mouthwatering cheeseburger quesadilla, blending classic burger flavors into a crispy, melty Mexican-style delight. Crisp tortillas packed with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and zesty toppings promise a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 4 burrito sized flour tortillas
- 16 thinly sliced cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
Sauce and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons grated onion
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) chopped onion
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) pickles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Craft a zesty burger sauce by blending mayo, grated onion, ketchup, relish, mustard, vinegar, and paprika in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth, then refrigerate while preparing other components.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground beef, breaking it into crumbles. After 7-8 minutes, when meat is no longer pink, drain excess grease. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce, then remove from heat.
- Arrange tortillas and layer one half with cheddar slices. Distribute seasoned beef over cheese, then sprinkle chopped onions and pickles. Top with additional cheddar slices and fold tortilla into half-moon shape.
- Warm olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place folded quesadillas in pan, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until edges turn golden and cheese melts completely.
- Transfer crispy quesadillas to cutting board and slice into triangular wedges. Plate with reserved burger sauce for dipping, creating a delectable fusion of burger and quesadilla flavors.
Notes
- Always use freshly ground beef for the best flavor and texture, ensuring a juicier and more authentic cheeseburger taste.
- Drain excess grease completely to prevent soggy quesadillas and maintain a crispy exterior.
- Grate onions instead of chopping for the burger sauce to create a smoother, more integrated condiment that distributes flavor evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg