Cheeseburger quesadillas are a delightful fusion of the classic American cheeseburger and the Mexican quesadilla. This recipe takes ground beef and transforms it into a mouthwatering filling, combined with melted cheese and wrapped in tortillas. These quesadillas are quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party snack. In just a few steps, you can enjoy the flavors of a cheeseburger with the convenience of a quesadilla. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy the deliciousness!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup pickles, chopped
- Ketchup and mustard, for serving
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened.
- Season the beef mixture with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Place four tortillas on a clean surface. Sprinkle a cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over each tortilla.
- Divide the ground beef mixture among the four tortillas, spreading it evenly over the cheese.
- Top the beef mixture with diced tomatoes and chopped pickles.
- Sprinkle another cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the toppings on each tortilla.
- Place the remaining tortillas on top to create quesadilla sandwiches.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before cutting into wedges.
- Serve the cheeseburger quesadillas with ketchup and mustard on the side for dipping.
- Enjoy your tasty and flavorful cheeseburger quesadillas!
