Quesadilla Burger – A Tex-Mex Twist on a Classic
This cheesy, spicy quesadilla burger combines the best of both worlds—juicy grilled beef and crispy tortillas—for an easy and delicious meal.
Servings: 2 burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced red onions
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños
- ½ cup chipotle mayo
- 2 tbsp butter, for cooking
Instructions
- Season the ground beef with salt, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder. Mix well and shape into two large patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- In a separate pan, melt butter and lightly toast the tortillas on both sides.
- Place a cooked patty on a tortilla, sprinkle cheese on top, and cover with another tortilla.
- Cook the quesadilla burger for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese melts.
- Remove from heat, carefully lift the top tortilla, and add lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and chipotle mayo.
- Serve immediately with fries or a side salad.