Description

A flavorful Quesadilla Burger that combines seasoned ground beef patties with melted Mexican cheese on crispy flour tortillas, topped with a zesty chipotle mayonnaise and fresh toppings for a delicious fusion of burger and quesadilla flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Burger Patties

2 lb ground beef (85/15 or 80/20 meat to fat ratio)
1/4 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 Tbsp minced cilantro
1 tsp cumin
1/2–1 tsp chipotle chili powder (to taste)
Salt, to taste

For the Quesadilla Tortillas

8 small flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese mix
1/4 cup canned or frozen corn, drained and thawed
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced

For the Toppings

1 medium tomato, sliced
1 avocado, sliced

For the Chipotle Mayonnaise

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt, to taste

Instructions

Prepare burger patties: Combine the ground beef, finely diced onion, minced jalapeno, pressed garlic, minced cilantro, cumin, chipotle chili powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Mix quickly but thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients without overworking the beef to maintain a tender texture.
Shape patties: Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions (about 1/2 lb each). Shape each portion into a patty as quickly as possible, then lay the patties out on a metal tray lined with parchment paper.
Season and refrigerate: Season both sides of each patty with additional salt. Cover the tray with plastic wrap and refrigerate the patties for 2 to 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and the patties to firm up before cooking.
Cook burgers: Preheat a cooking pan or stovetop griddle over medium-high heat and add a little oil to prevent sticking. Cook the patties for 5 to 8 minutes per side depending on your preferred doneness level, ensuring they are nicely browned and cooked through.
Rest patties: Remove the cooked patties from the heat and let them rest on a plate for about 5 minutes. Keep them warm by loosely covering with foil to retain heat and juices.
Prepare quesadilla tortillas: Using a separate clean griddle or the same griddle after cleaning it, preheat and lightly grease the surface. Place the tortillas on the hot griddle and allow one side to crisp slightly before flipping.
Add cheese and melt: After flipping, spread shredded Mexican cheese evenly over each tortilla and allow the cheese to melt as the other side toasts. Remove the quesadillas from heat once the cheese has melted and the tortillas are crisp.
Make chipotle mayo: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, chipotle chili powder, lime juice, sugar, paprika, and salt until smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle for easy drizzling or use a spoon to spread the sauce on the burgers.
Assemble the Quesadilla Burger: Place a cooked burger patty on a cheesy tortilla, add canned corn, sliced jalapenos, tomato, and avocado slices as desired. Drizzle or spread chipotle mayo on top, then cover with another cheesy tortilla to create the quesadilla-style burger.
Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the melty cheese, juicy patty, and spicy creamy flavors all in one delicious fusion burger.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially for the jalapenos and cilantro.
Adjust chipotle chili powder quantity in the patties and mayo to control the level of spiciness according to your taste preference.
Allowing the patties to rest after cooking helps retain juices, making the burger juicier.
You can substitute the flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free versions if needed.
This recipe works well cooked on a stovetop griddle, skillet, or flat pan—make sure to preheat to get a nice sear and crispy tortillas.
The recipe yields 4 large quesadilla burgers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion

Keywords: Quesadilla Burger, Mexican cheese burger, chipotle mayo burger, quesadilla recipe, fusion burger, cheesy burger, jalapeno burger