Cheeseburger Quesadillas

Here’s a personalized introduction for the recipe: “Cheeseburger Quesadillas are a game-changer for anyone who loves burgers and Mexican food.

By combining juicy ground beef with melted cheese and crispy tortillas, you’ll create a flavor sensation that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters.”

Ready Time

40 mins

Yields

6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 packet of taco seasoning
6 large tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh scallions
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup salsa
6 slices of American cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, until it’s fully browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.

Stir in the packet of taco seasoning and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the flavors are combined.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

In a large bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.

In a large skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.

This will make them more pliable and easier to fold.

To assemble the quesadillas, lay a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a quarter of the cheese mixture onto half of the tortilla.

Top with a slice of American cheese, a spoonful of the beef mixture, and a sprinkle of cilantro and scallions.

Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.

Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.

Flip and cook the other side.

Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 5 more quesadillas.

Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa for dipping.

Notes

Use 80/20 or 70/30 ground beef for the best flavor. You can also use leftover taco meat if you have some on hand.

Don’t overcook the ground beef, as it can make the quesadillas dry.

If you like a little heat, add some diced jalapenos or sliced hot peppers to the beef mixture. You can customize the quesadillas to your taste by adding diced tomatoes, diced avocado, or sliced black olives to the filling.

To make the quesadillas ahead of time, assemble them, then refrigerate or freeze until ready to cook.

Simply cook frozen quesadillas for an extra minute or until crispy and melted. You can also bake the quesadillas in a preheated oven at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, or until crispy and melted.

For an added crunch, top the quesadillas with some crispy bacon bits or diced Fritos before serving.

Consider using different types of cheese, such as Pepper Jack or Colby, for a unique flavor twist.