Description
This Cheeseburger Quesadilla is a delicious fusion of two classic favorites: cheeseburgers and quesadillas. Ground beef seasoned with garlic powder and paprika is cooked with onions, then layered with melted cheddar cheese, pickles, ketchup, and mustard between flour tortillas. Cooked until golden and crispy on a skillet, it’s an easy, satisfying meal ready in about 25 minutes—perfect for a quick lunch or dinner with optional fresh tomatoes and shredded lettuce for an extra crunch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup pickles, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Optional: sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce for serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked through, stirring occasionally. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
- Season the Beef: Add garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the cooked beef. Stir well to combine and then remove from heat.
- Prepare the First Quesadilla Layer: Place one flour tortilla flat in a clean skillet over medium heat. Evenly sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese across the tortilla.
- Add Beef and Toppings: Spread half of the seasoned cooked beef over the cheese. Top the beef with chopped pickles, then drizzle ketchup and mustard evenly.
- Top and Cover: Sprinkle additional cheese over the fillings, then place a second tortilla on top to cover everything.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes until equally golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Slice and Rest: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, allow it to cool slightly, then slice into wedges.
- Repeat for Second Quesadilla: Repeat steps 3 through 7 to make the second quesadilla with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve: Serve warm with optional sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce for a fresh side.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a leaner variation.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste, adding a pinch of chili powder for some heat if desired.
- Butter or olive oil can be used to cook the quesadillas; butter provides a richer flavor.
- Serving with fresh veggies like lettuce and tomato adds brightness and texture contrast.
- Make sure to cook on medium heat to allow the cheese to melt without burning the tortillas.
