Easy Hamburger Quesadilla (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy tortillas packed with seasoned beef, cheese, and a tangy sauce, ready in minutes for a tasty meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Tortillas
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4 medium flour tortillas
→ Ground Beef Mixture
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450 grams (1 lb) ground beef, 80-85% lean
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
→ Cheese
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115 grams (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese or cheddar blend
→ Burger Sauce
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3 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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2 teaspoons pickle juice
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2 tablespoons finely chopped pickles
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
→ Optional Toppings
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Pickles, sliced
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1 medium tomato, sliced
# Steps to Make This:
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice, chopped pickles, black pepper, and paprika. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain excess fat.
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Lay tortillas flat. Evenly spoon cooked beef over half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Add optional pickles or tomato slices if desired. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to seal.
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Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Place folded quesadillas in the skillet and cook until golden and crisp on one side, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until cheese melts and tortillas are golden.
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Transfer quesadillas to a cutting board. Let cool briefly before slicing into wedges. Serve warm with extra burger sauce and preferred toppings.
# Additional Notes:
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For best results, warm tortillas before filling to prevent cracking. Shred cheese from a block for optimal melt. Drain cooked beef thoroughly to avoid soggy quesadillas.
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Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a dry skillet over low heat to restore crispness.