Taco Quesadilla Burgers

Bring tacos to a whole new level with delicious taco quesadilla burgers! From homemade tortillas, seasoned taco patties, and a savory sweet sauce, this taco quesadilla recipe is easy and so flavorsome. A perfect fast from scratch meal everyone will love!

I love being able to take a traditional recipe and give it a spin of my own. After struggling to create the “perfect” tortilla, one that isn’t so thick it’s almost pita bread, I have finally created the perfect recipe to take take the typical taco to a new level!

If you are bored with your weekly taco night, try these taco quesadilla burgers! Add all the delicious toppings you want to these well seasoned patties wrapped in a homemade mouthwatering quesadilla.

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INGREDIENTS

Taco Meat

• 2 pounds ground hamburger (or 1 for smaller family)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Homemade Savory Sweet Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayo
• 2 tablespoon sweet relish
• 1 diced jalapeno
• 1/2 onion (diced)
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 2 teaspoons mustard
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Homemade Tortillas

• 1 teaspoon yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1-1.5 cups flour
• 1/2 cup corn meal
• 2 tablespoons oil (I use avocado)

INSTRUCTIONS

Homemade Tortilla Instructions

1. In a medium sized bowl, add yeast, warm water, and sugar. Whisk until yeast has dissolved. Let sit for about 5 minutes, the mixture should begin to look “foamy” on top.
2. After the 5 minutes, add flour, corn meal, and oil. Using a danish whisk, mix the dough until all the ingredients are well combined.
3. Allow the tortilla dough to rise at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

Taco Quesadilla Burger Instructions

1. In a medium sized bowl, combine the ground beef with all of the seasonings. Form the beef into patties, and allow them to rest in the fridge.
2. Remove patties and allow them to sit in room temperature for 15 minutes.
3. While patties are resting, roll out tortilla dough into 8 inch circles. Sprinkle flour over the dough and roll them out with a rolling pin.
4. Cook the tortillas on medium low heat on a buttered cast iron skillet. Allow them to cook for 1-2 minutes per side. Wrap tortillas in a towel to stay warm.
5. In a hot cast iron skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Place patties directly on the buttered cast iron for roughly 3-5 minutes per side.
6. Add two burgers, or a burger cut in half to a tortilla. Top with savory sweet sauce, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, sour cream, avocado, salsa, and whatever toppings you like to add to your taco.
7. (Optional) place tortilla back onto buttered cast iron skillet (it’s fine to cook in the burger juice), and fry for one minute on both sides.

Kitchen Tools I Used

• Cast iron 12 inch skillets
• Unbleached parchment paper
• Danish whisk