Fun Fusion Family Dinner (Printable Format)

Crispy tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, dill pickles, onions and melty cheddar cheese, served with homemade burger sauce.

# What You'll Gather:

→ Beef Mixture

01 - 1 pound lean ground beef
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

→ Burger Sauce

06 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons grated onion
08 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
09 - 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
10 - 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
11 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar
12 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika

→ For Assembly

13 - 4 large flour tortillas
14 - 16 thin slices of cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces total)
15 - 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
16 - 1/2 cup finely minced onion
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking quesadillas)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, grated onion, ketchup, relish, mustard, vinegar, and paprika until smooth and well combined. Cover and stick it in the fridge while you make everything else. The longer it sits, the better the flavors get together.
02 - Heat up a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks. Keep stirring and breaking it into smaller pieces until it's completely browned, about 5-7 minutes.
03 - Drain off any extra grease from the pan. Return the skillet to the heat and sprinkle in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything well to coat all the meat with those flavors. Remove from heat once it's all mixed up.
04 - Lay out your tortillas on a flat surface. On one half of each tortilla, place 2 slices of cheese. Divide the seasoned beef evenly among the four tortillas, spreading it on top of the cheese. Sprinkle each with some of the chopped pickles and minced onion. Top with 2 more slices of cheese. Fold the empty half of each tortilla over to create half-moon shapes.
05 - Wipe out the skillet you used for the beef or grab a clean one. Heat it over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, place a quesadilla in the pan (you'll probably need to cook them one at a time). Cook until golden and crispy on the bottom, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side until crispy and the cheese is all melty.
06 - Transfer each quesadilla to a cutting board and let it rest for about a minute (this helps them hold together when you cut them). Slice each one into 2-3 triangles using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Serve immediately with the chilled burger sauce on the side for dipping. Grab some napkins - these can get deliciously messy!

# Important Tips:

01 - These quesadillas taste just like your favorite fast-food burger but with a crispy tortilla instead of a bun.
02 - The burger sauce is amazing for dipping fries, veggies, or drizzling on burgers and sandwiches too.
03 - For a healthier version, you can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.

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