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Cheeseburger Quesadillas


  • Author: Martha
  • Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

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For the Filling:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or any cheese you like)

For the Quesadillas:

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp butter, for frying
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
  • Pickles or other toppings (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Cheeseburger Filling

  1. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Stir occasionally, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan with the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
  3. Season the Beef: Stir in the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the mixture simmer for another 2 minutes, so the flavors meld together.

Assemble the Quesadillas

  1. Heat the Tortillas: In a separate skillet, heat the tortillas one at a time over medium heat. Warm each tortilla for about 30 seconds per side, just enough to make it pliable for filling.
  2. Fill the Tortillas: On one half of each tortilla, spoon a generous amount of the cheeseburger filling. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and any additional toppings you like, such as lettuce or pickles.
  3. Fold the Tortilla: Fold the tortilla in half over the filling to form a half-moon shape.

Cook the Quesadillas

  1. Fry the Quesadillas: In the same skillet, melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and sizzling, place the filled tortilla in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the outside is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has melted.
  2. Repeat: Repeat the process with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter to the pan as needed.

Serve and Enjoy

  1. Slice and Serve: Once the quesadillas are golden and crispy, remove them from the skillet. Let them cool for a minute before slicing them into wedges.
  2. Garnish: Optionally, serve with a side of sour cream, salsa, or your favorite dipping sauce. You can also top with additional lettuce, tomatoes, or pickles for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 min.
  • Cook Time: 20 min.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 quesadillas
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g