Easy Hamburger Quesadilla (Print Version)
Crispy, beef-filled quesadillas with melty cheese and tangy burger sauce for a flavorful meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Quesadilla Filling
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2 medium flour tortillas
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225 grams ground beef
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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100 grams shredded cheese
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Chopped pickles (optional)
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Chopped tomatoes (optional)
→ Burger Sauce
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37 grams mayonnaise
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23 grams ketchup
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5 millilitres pickle juice
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7 grams pickles, finely chopped
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
# Instructions:
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Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice, chopped pickles, ground black pepper, and paprika in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until no pink remains. Remove from heat and drain excess fat if necessary.
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Place half of the shredded cheese on one side of each tortilla. Add cooked beef, additional cheese, and optional chopped pickles or tomatoes. Fold each tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
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Return the skillet to medium heat. Place the folded quesadillas in the dry pan and toast for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
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Remove quesadillas from heat. Cut into wedges and serve immediately with extra burger sauce and preferred toppings.
# Notes:
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For best results, use a preheated dry skillet to ensure crisp, golden tortillas.