Easy Quesadilla Burgers (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Burgers
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1 ¼ pounds ground beef
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¾ teaspoon salt
→ For the Chipotle Mayo
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½ cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon chipotles in adobo, minced
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2 teaspoons lime juice
→ For Assembly
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2 tablespoons butter
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8 small tortillas
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1 ½ cups Colby jack cheese, shredded
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1 cup pico de gallo
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½ cup shredded lettuce
# Let's Cook!:
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Preheat a grill to medium heat. In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef and salt. Form into 4 patties. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the desired doneness is reached.
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In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, chipotles in adobo, and lime juice. Set aside.
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Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet or on an electric griddle over medium heat. Place 4 tortillas on the griddle and top each with half the cheese. Place a burger on each cheese-topped tortilla.
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Top each burger with a spoonful of the chipotle mayo, spreading it evenly. Divide the pico de gallo and shredded lettuce between the burgers.
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Carefully remove the burger-topped tortillas from the skillet once the cheese has melted. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet and add the remaining 4 tortillas. Top each with the remaining cheese and cook until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crispy.
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Place the cheese-topped tortillas, cheese side down, on top of the shredded lettuce-topped burgers. Serve immediately.
# Cook's Notes:
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For a spicier kick, add extra chipotles in adobo to the mayo mixture.
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You can use any type of cheese you prefer, such as cheddar or pepper jack.
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Serve with extra pico de gallo or guacamole on the side for dipping.