Tasty Quesadilla Burger Melts (Print Format)

Crispy cheese tortillas filled with juicy beef, fresh pico de gallo, and creamy mexi-ranch sauce for a flavorful meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Beef Patties

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef (90%-95% lean)
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Black pepper, to taste
04 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Mexi-Ranch Sauce

05 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tbsp ranch dressing
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
08 - 1 tsp chili powder
09 - 1/2 tsp cumin
10 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder

→ Assembly

11 - 4 flour tortillas (about 5 inches diameter)
12 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
13 - 1 cup fresh pico de gallo
14 - 1 cup shredded crisp lettuce

# Steps:

01 - Combine mayonnaise, ranch dressing, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until assembly.
02 - Divide ground beef into four equal portions and shape each into a 5-inch diameter patty. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a grill pan or griddle over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 minutes per side for medium-well, adjusting time for desired doneness. Avoid pressing patties to retain juices.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the pan, sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over it, then top with a second tortilla. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla crisps and cheese melts. Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden and crispy. Repeat for remaining tortillas and cheese.
05 - Spread mexi-ranch sauce liberally over one cheese tortilla. Place a cooked beef patty on top, add shredded lettuce and pico de gallo, then cover with a second cheese tortilla to complete assembly.
06 - Serve immediately while cheese is melted and tortillas are crisp, paired with your choice of sides like air-fried fries or fresh salad.

# Tips:

01 - For best texture, crisp the cheese tortillas just before assembling and serving.
02 - Leftover patties and sauce can be refrigerated separately for up to three days; reheat patties gently to retain moisture.
03 - Use 90%-95% lean ground beef to ensure juicy yet not greasy patties.

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