Description

A crispy, golden tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, and a creamy homemade Big Mac-style sauce. This quick and hearty meal brings classic burger flavors into a fun and satisfying quesadilla.

Ingredients

Big Mac Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 teaspoons ketchup

1 tablespoon dill pickle juice

1/2 tablespoon dill pickle, minced

1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Quesadillas:

1 pound medium ground beef

1 yellow onion, chopped

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 (8-inch) flour tortillas

4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

2 cups lettuce, shredded

4 pickles, sliced

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice, minced pickle, yellow mustard, white vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until smooth. Set aside.
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes until it begins to brown. Drain excess fat.
Add the chopped onion, salt, and pepper to the beef. Continue cooking for a few more minutes until the beef is fully cooked and no longer pink. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
Clean the pan and lightly spray with non-stick spray. Reduce heat to low or medium-low. Place one tortilla in the pan.
On one half of the tortilla, layer 1/2 cup shredded cheese, 1/4 of the beef mixture, 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, a few pickle slices, about 3 tablespoons of sauce, and another 1/2 cup of cheese.
Fold the tortilla over the filling. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt, then carefully flip and cook the other side until crispy and golden.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Serve immediately while hot and melty.

Notes

Ground turkey can be substituted for a lighter option.

For extra flavor, sprinkle sesame seeds on the tortilla after cooking.

Add diced tomatoes or jalapeños for variation.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat for best crispiness.

Freeze without lettuce for up to 2 months and reheat in a skillet.

Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Lunch
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Calories: 1062
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 1450mg
Fat: 78g
Saturated Fat: 32g
Unsaturated Fat: 38g
Trans Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 48g
Cholesterol: 165mg