
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
- Wash hands thoroughly and sanitize all work surfaces and equipment. Use designated cutting boards for products being used.
- In a bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Mix until fully smooth and emulsified. Cover and refrigerate until service.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Portion beef into 10 x 6 oz servings. Flatten each portion into a very thin 1/8-inch round disk.
- Stack with parchment between each patty. Store covered in refrigeration until service.
- Prepare and refrigerate garnishes until service.
For Service:
- Heat griddle to 375°F (or use a very hot cast-iron pan).
- Place cold beef patty onto hot surface.
- Immediately top with tortilla and press firmly for 5 seconds.
- Sear for at least 90 seconds until deep crust forms.
- Scrape cleanly from surface and flip. Add cheese and cook until tortilla is golden (approximately 45 seconds). Remove from heat.
- Add sauce evenly over beef.
- Add optional garnishes.
- Cut into 4 pieces and serve immediately with sour cream, pico de gallo, fries, salad, or beans.
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