Description
A delicious blend of smash burgers and quesadillas, featuring crispy beef, melty cheese, and classic toppings, all wrapped in crunchy tortillas.
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp (90 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) ketchup
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) minced sweet pickles (or sweet relish)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 20 oz (570 g) ground beef (80/20)
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 16 slices American cheese singles
- 8 flour tortillas (8–9 inch)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 20–24 dill pickle chips
- 1 cup (45 g) shredded iceberg lettuce
- Kosher salt + freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the special sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, sweet pickles (or relish), sugar, and vinegar. Set aside.
- Portion the beef: Divide the ground beef into 4 balls of 5 ounces each. Press just enough to hold together.
- Smash + sear: Heat a skillet with oil until smoking hot. Add one beef ball, smash it hard until tortilla-sized, season with salt and pepper, then cook undisturbed till a deep brown crust forms (about 2-3 minutes). Flip and scrape browned bits.
- Build the quesadilla: On the flipped patty, lay 2 slices of cheese, then add pickle chips and chopped onion. Place one tortilla on top and press to stick. Flip and add 2 more cheese slices and a second tortilla, pressing to adhere. Cook briefly to melt extra cheese and bond everything.
- Slice and finish: Slice each quesadilla into 6 triangles. Top with shredded lettuce and serve with special sauce.
Notes
For best results, use 80/20 beef for crunchiness, and ensure your pan is smoking hot to achieve the best crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American