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Cheeseburger Quesadillas

Cheeseburger Quesadillas: A Quick, Crispy Dinner Delight

Cheeseburger Quesadillas combine seasoned ground beef and gooey cheese in a crispy tortilla for a quick, flavorful meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 pound lean ground beef can substitute with lean ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup adjust quantity to taste
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika can substitute with regular paprika
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper
Quesadillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese can substitute with cheddar-Monterey Jack blend
  • 4 pieces flour tortillas 8-inch tortillas recommended
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles optional
  • to taste cooked bacon optional for extra flavor
  • as needed neutral oil or butter for toasting

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a nonstick skillet, heat over medium-high flame and brown the ground beef with the finely diced onion for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until no pink remains.
  2. Drain any excess grease and return the skillet to heat. Stir in ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until well combined.
  3. Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface. On one half of each tortilla, spread shredded cheddar cheese, then top with a scoop of the filling and additional cheese as desired. Sprinkle with chopped dill pickles and crumbled bacon if using.
  4. Fold the tortillas in half to enclose the filling.
  5. In the same skillet, add oil or butter and heat over medium. Place the filled tortillas in the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
  6. Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board, let rest for a minute, then slice into wedges and serve with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Freshly shredded cheese works best for melting. Don't overcrowd the skillet while toasting for an even crispiness. Taste the filling before assembling and adjust seasonings as needed. Allow quesadillas to rest to keep them from spilling filling when cut.

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