Description
This Cheeseburger Quesadilla recipe combines the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with the cheesy, crispy texture of a quesadilla. Ground beef seasoned with garlic powder and paprika is layered with cheddar cheese, pickles, ketchup, and mustard between two flour tortillas, then cooked on the stovetop to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that brings a fun twist to both quesadillas and cheeseburgers.
Ingredients
Beef Mixture
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Quesadilla Assembly
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup pickles, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Optional Toppings
- Sliced tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
Cooking Fat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the beef mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and diced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Season the beef: Add garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the cooked beef. Stir thoroughly to combine the seasonings, then remove the skillet from heat.
- Assemble the quesadilla base: Place one tortilla flat into a clean skillet over medium heat. Evenly sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the tortilla’s surface.
- Add beef and condiments: Spread half of the cooked and seasoned ground beef over the cheese layer. Then sprinkle the chopped pickles evenly and drizzle ketchup and mustard over the beef.
- Top the quesadilla: Add additional shredded cheese over the toppings, then cover everything with a second tortilla, forming a quesadilla sandwich.
- Cook the quesadilla: Allow the quesadilla to cook for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom tortilla is golden and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Finish and slice: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet. Let it cool slightly to prevent burning, then slice into wedges.
- Repeat for second quesadilla: Follow the same steps for assembling and cooking the second quesadilla using the remaining ingredients.
- Serve: Serve the quesadillas warm with optional sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce on the side for a fresh contrast.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet for easier flipping and cooking.
- To reduce fat, drain excess grease thoroughly after cooking the beef.
- Customize the quesadilla by adding diced tomatoes or lettuce inside or as a garnish.
- For a spicier option, add a little cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Leftover quesadillas reheat well in a skillet or oven for best crispiness.
