One night I was craving a burger, but I didn’t have buns — just tortillas and some ground beef in the fridge. So I improvised. I tossed together burger-seasoned beef, melty cheese, and classic toppings into a crispy quesadilla. It was so good my kids asked for it again the next night. Now it’s a family favorite when we want that burger flavor without the mess. 

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon ketchup

• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 4 large flour tortillas

• Optional toppings: pickles, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, burger sauce

Instructions:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.

2. Stir in ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.

3. Heat a clean nonstick skillet over medium heat.

4. Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle a layer of cheese on half, then add a scoop of the beef mixture. Add more cheese on top, then fold tortilla in half.

5. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.

6. Slice into wedges and serve with your favorite toppings or dipping sauce.

Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 510
Protein: 28g
Carbs: 32g
Fat: 31g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Nutrition is estimated and may vary based on ingredients used.