Description

This cheeseburger quesadilla recipe takes all the juicy, savory flavors of a classic cheeseburger and wraps them in a crisped flour tortilla. With melty cheddar, seasoned beef, pickles, and a hint of ketchup and mustard, these golden quesadillas come together fast for an easy lunch or fun weeknight dinner. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces and a side of fries or salad for a full meal.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup diced tomatoes

½ cup chopped pickles or pickled jalapeños

½ cup diced onion

2 tablespoons yellow mustard (optional)

2 tablespoons ketchup (optional)

4 flour tortillas (8-inch)

2 teaspoons butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat and set aside.

2. Prep the fillings: dice the tomatoes, onions, and pickles. Shred the cheese if needed.

3. Lay a tortilla flat. On one half, sprinkle a layer of cheese, add beef, tomatoes, onion, pickles, a drizzle of mustard and ketchup (if using), then more cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.

4. Heat a skillet over medium and melt a bit of butter or oil. Cook each quesadilla 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and golden.

5. Remove from skillet, rest for 1 minute, then slice into wedges and serve.

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and texture.

Don’t overfill the quesadillas; this keeps them easy to flip and crisps both sides evenly.

Reheat leftovers in a skillet or oven to keep them crisp—skip the microwave if possible.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Calories: 540
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 690mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: cheeseburger quesadillas, beef quesadilla, skillet meals