Cheeseburger Quesadillas

Transform the classic flavors of a cheeseburger into a delightful, golden-brown quesadilla. With savory ground beef, caramelized onions, and melted cheese encased in flour tortillas, these cheeseburger quesadillas are an innovative and delicious twist on two beloved dishes. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a game-day snack, they are served with a tangy dipping sauce that elevates the whole experience.

Ingredients

🧅 1 large onion, chopped
🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
🧈 2 tablespoons butter
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
🥩 1 pound ground beef
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
🥫 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
🟡 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
🥑 Avocado cooking spray
🌯 8 flour tortillas
🧀 3 cups mozzarella cheese (or your favorite cheese)

For the Dipping Sauce:
🥄 1/2 cup mayonnaise
🍅 2 tablespoons ketchup
🟡 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
🧅 1 tablespoon finely chopped onions
🥒 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickles
🥒 2 tablespoons of pickle juice

Instructions

1- Caramelize the Onions:

In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, add the chopped onions and sprinkle with salt.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and golden. Set aside.

2- Prepare the Ground Beef:

In another skillet over high heat, add the ground beef.
Season it with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and mustard.
Cook the mixture thoroughly for about 10 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through.

3- Assemble the Quesadillas:

Lightly spray a nonstick skillet with avocado cooking spray and heat over medium to low heat.
Place a flour tortilla in the skillet, and on one half, sprinkle a layer of cheese.
Add a portion of the beef mixture and caramelized onions, followed by another layer of cheese.
Fold the tortilla and cook on both sides until both are crispy and golden brown.

4- Prepare the Dipping Sauce:

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, chopped onions, pickles, and pickle juice.
Mix thoroughly until well combined.

5- Serve the Quesadillas:

Once the quesadillas are cooked, cut them into triangles.
Serve hot with the tangy dipping sauce on the side.
Enjoy your meal!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Skillet, nonstick skillet, spatula, mixing bowl
Calories per Serving: Approximately 550 calories
Nutritional Information per Serving:

Protein: 34g
Fat: 32g
Carbohydrates: 38g

Cooking Tips:

For added flavor, try using a mix of cheeses such as cheddar and Monterey Jack.
Make sure not to overload the tortillas to prevent the filling from spilling out while cooking.

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Cheeseburger Quesadillas