Description
A delicious fusion of smash burgers and quesadillas, featuring crispy beef, melty cheese, and classic toppings in a crunchy tortilla.
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 works best)
- 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
- In a small bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, sweet pickles (or relish), sugar, and vinegar. Set aside.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 balls of 5 ounces each. Press just enough so they hold together—don’t overwork.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet with the oil until it’s smoking hot. Add one beef ball and smash it hard until it’s roughly tortilla-sized. Season with salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed until a deep brown crust forms, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and scrape up the browned bits.
- Add 2 slices of American cheese to the flipped patty and cook for about 30 seconds. Add 5–6 pickle chips and 1–2 Tbsp chopped onion. Place one tortilla on top and press firmly so it sticks. Flip again, add 2 more cheese slices, and place a second tortilla on top. Press to adhere and cook briefly for about 30 seconds.
- Slice each quesadilla into 6 triangles and top with shredded lettuce if desired. Serve with sauce for dipping.
Notes
Use a hot skillet for optimal browning and crisping. This recipe is great for parties or casual meals.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American