Description
Delicious Cheeseburger Quesadillas combining the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with the crispy, cheesy goodness of quesadillas. Filled with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and your favorite toppings, served with a tangy special sauce, this recipe makes a perfect quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Ketchup, to taste (approximately 1/4 cup)
- Mustard, to taste (approximately 1/8 cup)
- 4 large tortillas (Mission gluten free tortillas recommended)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
- Chopped onions, as desired
- Chopped pickles, as desired
- Chopped bacon, as desired
Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons minced dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon minced white onion
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare Special Sauce: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, minced dill pickles, minced white onion, and white vinegar. Stir well until the sauce is fully mixed. This sauce can be prepared several days ahead and refrigerated for enhanced flavors.
- Mix Ground Beef: Add the browned and drained ground beef to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add ketchup and mustard, using a ratio of roughly two parts ketchup to one part mustard. Mix until the beef mixture is evenly coated and slightly saucy, avoiding dryness.
- Heat Skillet: Preheat a flat griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Quesadilla: Place one tortilla onto the heated skillet. Sprinkle a thin layer of shredded cheddar cheese over the tortilla to help bind the fillings. Evenly spread the ground beef mixture on top of the cheese layer, followed by your choice of toppings such as chopped onions, pickles, and bacon. Add another thin layer of cheddar cheese on top of the toppings to help seal the quesadilla. Finally, place a second tortilla on top to complete the quesadilla.
- Cook Quesadilla: Allow the bottom tortilla to cook until browned and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip the quesadilla to cook the other side until it also turns golden brown and the cheese inside melts, about another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it cool for 5 minutes, which allows the cheese to set slightly, making it easier to slice. Cut into wedges using a pizza cutter and serve alongside the prepared special sauce for dipping.
Notes
- The special sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Adjust ketchup and mustard quantities to taste depending on how tangy or sweet you prefer your ground beef mixture.
- Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free, as recommended.
- Feel free to customize toppings with your favorite burger additions like tomato slices or lettuce.
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or jalapeños to the beef mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
