Smashed Quesadillas

Yield: 10 quesadillas

Ingredients

Sauce:

  • ¾ cup (175 mL) iÖGO 3.25% Plain Yogurt
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) Beatrice 14% Sour Cream
  • ⅓ cup (50 g) dill pickles, finely minced
  • ⅓ cup (50 g) white onion, finely minced
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) ketchup
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) white vinegar

Beef Mixture:

  • 3.75 lb (1.7 kg) ground beef (Divide into 10 portions)
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) ketchup
  • 1½ tbsp (22.5 mL) yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp (6 g) garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp (6 g) onion powder
  • 1½ tsp (3 g) black pepper
  • 1½ tsp (6 g) kosher salt

Toppings:

  • 10 large flour tortillas
  • 20 slices Black Diamond Premium Ribbon cheese (2 per quesadilla)
  • 10 jalapeños, sliced

Sides:

  • Sour cream
  • Pico de gallo

Directions

  1. Wash hands thoroughly and sanitize all work surfaces and equipment. Use designated cutting boards for products being used.
  2. In a bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Mix until fully smooth and emulsified. Cover and refrigerate until service.
  3. In a bowl, combine ground beef, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Portion beef into 10 x 6 oz servings. Flatten each portion into a very thin 1/8-inch round disk.
  5. Stack with parchment between each patty. Store covered in refrigeration until service.
  6. Prepare and refrigerate garnishes until service.

For Service:

  1. Heat griddle to 375°F (or use a very hot cast-iron pan).
  2. Place cold beef patty onto hot surface.
  3. Immediately top with tortilla and press firmly for 5 seconds.
  4. Sear for at least 90 seconds until deep crust forms.
  5. Scrape cleanly from surface and flip. Add cheese and cook until tortilla is golden (approximately 45 seconds). Remove from heat.
  6. Add sauce evenly over beef.
  7. Add optional garnishes.
  8. Cut into 4 pieces and serve immediately with sour cream, pico de gallo, fries, salad, or beans.