Description
Delectable quesadilla burgers merge Mexican and American culinary traditions into one incredible meal. Cheese-filled tortillas cradle juicy beef patties, creating a mouthwatering fusion perfect for adventurous palates who crave bold flavor combinations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsps chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2–3 jalapenos, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the ground beef by seasoning with preferred spices, ensuring even distribution throughout the meat.
- Form seasoned beef into uniform patties, pressing gently to maintain a compact shape.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Place one tortilla in a clean skillet, layer generously with shredded cheese and cooked beef patty.
- Cover the patty with a second tortilla, pressing gently to create a sealed quesadilla burger.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook for 3-4 minutes until bottom tortilla turns crispy and golden.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla burger and cook opposite side for additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Transfer to cutting board and let rest for 1-2 minutes to allow cheese to set.
- Slice diagonally into triangular halves, revealing melted cheese and juicy beef interior.
- Garnish with fresh chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and optional sour cream or salsa before serving hot.
Notes
- Ensure ground beef is seasoned generously with salt, pepper, and optional spices like cumin or chili powder for extra flavor depth.
- Use high-fat cheese like cheddar or Monterey Jack that melts smoothly and creates a gooey, delicious texture inside the quesadilla burger.
- Select sturdy flour tortillas that can withstand grilling without falling apart, preventing potential mess during cooking and serving.
- Consider adding fresh toppings like diced jalapeños, cilantro, or avocado slices to enhance the burger’s complexity and provide additional layers of taste and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg