Ingredients (Serves 2)
½ lb (225 g) ground beef (80/20 works best)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
2 large low-carb tortillas or cheese tortillas
1½ cups shredded cheddar or American-style cheese
2 tbsp diced onion (optional)
2 tbsp dill pickle slices, chopped
Butter or beef tallow, for cooking
Optional Big-Mac–style sauce
2 tbsp sugar-free mayo
1 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
1 tsp yellow mustard
1 tsp pickle relish (no sugar)
Pinch paprika
Instructions
Season beef: Divide beef into 2 balls. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Smash cook: Heat a skillet over medium-high with a little butter or tallow. Place beef ball in pan and smash thin. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until crispy.
Assemble quesadilla:
- Crisp: Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Slice & serve hot.
Tips & Variations
- Use cheese-only tortillas for ultra-keto
- Add bacon crumbles for extra crunch
- Swap beef for ground turkey
- Serve with keto coleslaw or pickle spears
Approx Keto Macros (per quesadilla)
- Calories: ~520
- Fat: ~40g
- Protein: ~32g
- Net Carbs: ~4–6g (depends on tortilla)
