Blackstone Cheeseburger Quesadilla

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup pickles, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ground Beef:
   • Heat a skillet or griddle (like the Blackstone) over medium-high heat.
   • Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned.
   • Drain any excess fat from the beef.
   • Add the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Stir well to combine and cook until the water has evaporated.
   • Transfer the seasoned beef to a bowl and set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables:
   • In the same skillet, add a bit of oil if needed and sauté the diced onion and red bell pepper until they are softened and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Assemble Quesadillas:
   • Lay out 4 tortillas on a flat surface.
   • Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef onto each tortilla.
   • Sprinkle the sautéed onions and bell peppers over the beef.
   • Add a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
   • Place another tortilla on top of each filled tortilla, pressing down slightly to adhere.
4. Cook the Quesadillas:
   • Preheat the griddle or a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Add a small amount of butter to the griddle/skillet and let it melt.
   • Carefully place a quesadilla onto the griddle/skillet.
   • Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted inside.
   • Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter as needed.
5. Serve:
   • Remove the quesadillas from the griddle/skillet and let them cool for a minute.
   • Cut each quesadilla into quarters.
   • Serve with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, and chopped pickles on the side.

Enjoy your delicious Blackstone Cheeseburger Quesadillas!