Description
Handheld Smashburger-inspired quesadillas with a thin, crispy beef patty, American cheese, tangy special sauce, dill pickles, and raw onion. These crispy, cheesy tortillas offer a fusion of burger and Tex-Mex flavors, delivering a salty, savory, sour, and creamy bite. Perfect for an easy, indulgent meal.
Ingredients
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Sweet pickles or relish
Granulated sugar
White vinegar
Ground beef
Vegetable oil
American cheese singles
Flour tortillas
Yellow onion
Dill pickle chips
Shredded iceberg lettuce
Salt & pepper
Instructions
Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickles, sugar, and vinegar for the special sauce
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Portion 20 oz ground beef into 8 equal patties
Season beef with salt and pepper
Cook patties 1-2 minutes per side until browned and crispy
Place 2 tortillas in the skillet
Add 2 patties, a slice of American cheese, 2-3 pickle chips, a couple tablespoons sauce, and a few tablespoons onion
Add a second tortilla on top
Cook 1-2 minutes per side until tortillas are golden and crisp
Repeat with remaining ingredients
Serve warm with extra sauce
Notes
For best texture, use high smoke point oil like canola
American cheese melts more evenly than cheddar
Add shredded lettuce as a garnish
Make ahead: reheat in a skillet
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g