Cheeseburger Quesadillas Sauce (Print Version)
Golden tortillas filled with beef, cheese, and a tangy sauce for a satisfying bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
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1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
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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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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
→ Quesadillas
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6 flour tortillas (8-inch diameter)
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8 slices American cheese
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil, for cooking
→ Dipping Sauce
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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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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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
# Steps to Follow:
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In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sugar, vinegar, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator to develop flavors.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with chopped onion, breaking up meat with a spatula until no pink remains and onion is tender. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in sweet pickle relish, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Simmer for one minute, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Place half of the tortillas on a clean surface. On each, arrange two to three slices of American cheese, then spread an even layer of beef mixture. Top with one to two slices of cheese and cover with the remaining tortillas.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly brush with vegetable oil. Cook each quesadilla two to three minutes per side until tortillas are golden and cheese is melted, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
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Transfer quesadillas to a cutting board, slice into quarters while hot, and serve immediately alongside the chilled dipping sauce.
# Additional Notes:
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Allow the beef mixture to cool slightly before assembling to prevent premature cheese melting.
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Use medium heat during toasting to achieve a crispy outside and fully melted cheese inside.
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Extra sauce can be refrigerated and used as a burger spread or dip.