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Beef Quesadillas with Burger Sauce

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A delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining smoky seasoned ground beef with a creamy and tangy burger sauce for a quick and hearty meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadillas
  • 4 medium-sized flour tortillas
  • 1 lb ground beef (80-85% lean)
  • to taste kosher or sea salt
  • to taste freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp Spanish style paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or a cheddar blend
For the Burger Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Feel free to use light mayonnaise for a healthier option.
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped pickles
  • to taste ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
Optional Serving Items
  • pickles
  • tomatoes

Method
 

Make the sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice, chopped pickles, ground black pepper, and paprika until you achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
Cook the beef
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Brown the meat until it's no longer pink, then stir in salt, black pepper, Spanish paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain off any excess fat.
Assemble and fill the quesadillas
  1. Lay out your tortillas and spoon the cooked beef onto half of each. Top with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese. If desired, add pickles or tomatoes before folding the tortilla in half and gently pressing down to seal.
Crisp the quesadillas
  1. Place the folded quesadillas into a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook until the bottom is crisp and golden—about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is completely melted.
Serve and slice
  1. Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board, letting them cool slightly before slicing. Serve with extra burger sauce and your favorite burger toppings on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

If you have leftovers, allow them to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. They will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer-term storage, you can freeze them for up to a month. To reheat, use a skillet to ensure the tortillas stay crisp. Consider offering guacamole and salsa as party platter additions.
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