Description
This cheesy and flavorful Cheeseburger Quesadilla combines all the classic elements of a cheeseburger wrapped in a crispy, golden tortilla. Ground beef cooked with onions and seasoned with garlic powder and paprika is layered with shredded cheddar cheese, pickles, ketchup, and mustard inside warm flour tortillas, then toasted to melty perfection. Served with optional fresh tomatoes and shredded lettuce, this quick 25-minute recipe is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner for two.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, for cooking
Optional Toppings
- Sliced tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the skillet for a less greasy filling.
- Season Beef: Stir in garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the cooked beef. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings, then remove from heat to use as filling.
- Prepare Quesadilla Base: Lay one flour tortilla flat in a clean skillet preheated over medium heat. Evenly sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the tortilla to start the melty base.
- Add Fillings: Spread half of the cooked, seasoned beef evenly over the cheese. Sprinkle chopped pickles on top, then drizzle ketchup and mustard evenly over the beef layer.
- Top and Cover: Add more shredded cheddar cheese on top of the fillings, then cover everything with a second tortilla to form the quesadilla.
- Cook Quesadilla: Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom tortilla turns golden and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted inside.
- Slice and Cool: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool slightly to set before slicing it into wedges for serving.
- Repeat for Second Quesadilla: Repeat steps 3 through 7 using the remaining ingredients to make the second quesadilla.
- Serve: Serve the warm cheeseburger quesadillas with optional sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce for a fresh contrast.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet or lightly grease the pan with olive oil or butter to prevent sticking while cooking the quesadilla.
- Drain excess fat from cooked ground beef to avoid soggy quesadillas.
- Customize fillings by adding cooked bacon, diced jalapeños, or your favorite condiments.
- Cooking times may vary depending on stove and skillet; watch carefully to avoid burning the tortillas.
- For a lower-carb option, swap flour tortillas for low-carb or whole wheat varieties.
