Print

Cheeseburger Quesadillas with Secret Sauce

Close-up of cheesy, meaty Cheeseburger Quesadillas with Secret Sauce cut in half on a white plate.
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make crispy tortillas stuffed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, served with a homemade sauce that tastes like a classic burger dressing.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking
  • For the Secret Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it browns. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into the cooked beef. Keep warm.
  3. Prepare the Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, mustard, white vinegar, and smoked paprika. Mix well until smooth.
  4. Lay out four tortillas on a clean surface. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of cheese on one half of each tortilla.
  5. Spoon about 1/4 of the cooked beef mixture over the cheese on each tortilla.
  6. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
  7. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil.
  8. Place two quesadillas on the hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  9. Remove the cooked quesadillas, slice into wedges, and serve immediately with the Secret Sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, finely dice 1/4 cup of dill pickles and mix them into the beef mixture before assembling the quesadillas.
  • You can substitute the shredded cheese blend with American cheese slices for a more authentic fast-food burger flavor.
  • If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a dash of hot sauce to the Secret Sauce mixture.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://spoonswirl.com/cheeseburger-quesadillas-with-secret-sauce/