Cheeseburger Quesadilla Dipping (Printer-Friendly Version)
Crispy tortillas filled with seasoned beef and melted cheese, served with a quick tangy dipping sauce.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Filling
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1 pound ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Quesadilla Assembly
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8 flour tortillas (8-inch diameter)
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10 slices American cheese
→ Dipping Sauce
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½ cup mayonnaise (full-fat)
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
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¼ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sugar, vinegar, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with chopped onion, breaking up the meat until no pink remains and onions soften. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, sweet pickle relish, ketchup, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for one minute to blend flavors, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Lay out half of the tortillas. Place 2 to 3 slices of American cheese on each, then spread an even layer of the beef mixture. Top with 1 to 2 additional cheese slices and cover each with a second tortilla.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease with oil. Cook quesadillas one at a time for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
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Transfer quesadillas to a cutting board and slice into quarters while hot. Serve immediately with the chilled dipping sauce.
# Helpful Hints:
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Allow beef filling to cool slightly before assembling to prevent cheese from melting out.
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Use medium heat for crisp tortillas and fully melted cheese without burning.
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Leftovers keep for up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat in skillet or toaster oven to restore crispness.
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Extra dipping sauce stores refrigerated for up to 1 week and can be used as a burger spread.