Description
A flavorful and satisfying Cheeseburger Quesadilla recipe featuring juicy ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and a tangy homemade burger sauce, all wrapped in a crispy flour tortilla and cooked to golden perfection on the stovetop.
Ingredients
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For the Quesadilla
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Homemade Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon pickled relish
Instructions
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and finely chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is fully browned and onions are softened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Drain any excess fat from the skillet if needed.
- Prepare Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pickled relish. Mix well and set aside the homemade burger sauce.
- Spread Sauce on Tortilla: Take one large flour tortilla and spread a layer of the prepared burger sauce evenly over its surface.
- Add Beef and Cheese: Spoon a portion of the cooked ground beef mixture onto half of the tortilla. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the beef.
- Fold Tortilla: Fold the tortilla in half to cover the beef and cheese filling completely, creating a half-moon shape.
- Heat Skillet and Butter: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter and allow it to melt.
- Cook Quesadilla: Place the filled tortilla in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crisp, and the cheese inside has melted fully.
- Repeat for Remaining Tortillas: Repeat the spreading, filling, folding, and cooking process for the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice and Serve: Once all quesadillas are cooked, cut each into wedges. Serve warm with extra homemade burger sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned pan to prevent sticking while cooking the quesadillas.
- Feel free to customize the burger sauce by adding a pinch of smoked paprika or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- To keep quesadillas warm while cooking batches, place finished ones on a baking sheet in a low oven (about 200°F or 90°C).
- Leftover cooked ground beef can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For a reduced-fat option, use lean ground beef and light mayonnaise.
