Burger Quesadillas
Burger Quesadillas combine succulent seasoned beef, melty cheddar, and a tangy special sauce folded into crispy tortillas, cooked in one skillet for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the Quesadillas
- 1 pound Ground beef Browned with salt and pepper then drained.
- 1 tablespoon Ketchup For seasoning the beef.
- 1 tablespoon Mustard For seasoning the beef.
- 4 large Tortillas Mission gluten free tortillas recommended.
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese For filling.
- 1/2 cup Chopped onions For toppings.
- 1/2 cup Chopped pickles For toppings.
- 4 slices Turkey bacon Crispy, for toppings.
For the Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base for the sauce.
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup For sweetness and color.
- 2 tablespoons Minced dill pickles For crunch and flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Minced white onion For savory bite.
- 2 teaspoons White vinegar To keep the sauce from tasting heavy.
Instructions
Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, ketchup, minced pickles, minced onion, and vinegar. Chill while you cook.
Prepare the Beef
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef with salt and pepper until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Off heat, stir 1 to 2 teaspoons ketchup and mustard into the beef for flavor.
Assemble Quesadillas
- Spread a thin layer of special sauce on half of each tortilla.
- Top with a handful of cheddar, a scoop of beef, more cheddar, onions, pickles, and turkey bacon.
- Fold tortillas over to create half moons.
Cook Quesadillas
- Place tortillas in the hot skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until cheese is melted and both sides are golden.
- Press gently with a spatula for even browning.
Serve
- Rest for 1 minute, then cut into wedges. Serve with extra special sauce for dipping.
Notes
Cook beef until no pink remains but be cautious not to dry it out; a little moisture keeps the filling juicy. Drain the beef well to prevent soggy tortillas.