Description
A refined blend of a juicy cheeseburger and a crisp, melty quesadilla, featuring caramelized beef, sharp cheddar, and tangy pickles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, coarse grind
- 4 large flour tortillas, room temperature
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/3 cup dill pickles, thinly sliced
- Fresh lettuce or arugula, lightly packed
- Sesame seeds or microgreens (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, crumble in ground beef, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, Dijon, and mayonnaise until smooth. Adjust mustard for balance.
- Lay one tortilla flat, spread a thin layer of sauce in the center, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Add a quarter of the cheese, beef, onion, tomato, and pickles. Top with another sprinkle of cheese.
- Melt a teaspoon of butter in a clean skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the filled tortilla seam-side down, add another tortilla on top, and press gently. Cook until golden-brown and cheese begins to melt, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for another 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, then cut into wedges. Clean the skillet between batches to prevent burning.
Notes
For a lighter finish, consider using an air fryer. Keep fillings moderately dry to prevent soggy tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg