Description
A Flavorful Twist on a Classic combining cheeseburger flavors into a crispy quesadilla, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons onion, grated
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 4 burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 16 slices cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, grated onion, ketchup, pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, and paprika. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Cover and refrigerate.
- Cook the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the Beef: Drain excess grease, return to heat, and add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and remove from heat.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Lay tortillas flat. On one half of each, place 2 slices of cheese.
- Add the Filling: Divide beef mixture, chopped onions, and dill pickles on top of cheese. Add 2 more slices of cheese on top.
- Fold and Cook: Fold tortillas over the filling. Heat skillet with olive oil. Cook quesadillas for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and cheese melts.
- Cut and Serve: Let rest, then cut each quesadilla into 2-3 pieces. Serve with the prepared burger sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheeseburger, quesadilla, easy dinner, comfort food, quick meal