Smash Burger Quesadilla

For the Special Sauce:

Mayonnaise - 6 tbsp.

Ketchup - 2 tbsp.

Pickle relish - 2 tbsp.

Sugar - 1 tsp

White vinegar - 1/2 tsp

For the Quesadillas:

Kheema - 20 oz

Oil - 2 tbsp.

American cheese - 16 slices

Flour tortillas - 8

Onion - 1, chopped

Pickle chips - 24

Lettuce - 1 cup, shredded

Salt & Pepper

In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles relish, sugar, and vinegar. Set aside.

Portion the ground beef into four 5-ounce balls, pressing together just until the meat holds its shape without falling apart.

Add oil to a 12-inch skillet and heat until smoking. Add one of the meatballs to the skillet and, using a wide, stiff metal spatula, press down on it until it is roughly the diameter of the tortilla. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook undisturbed until a dark brown crust forms, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip the patty over, using the edge of the spatula to scrape up all the browned bits.

Top patty with 2 cheese slices and cook for 30 seconds, then add 5-6 pickles and 1-2 tablespoons of onion.  Add a tortilla and press down firmly using the spatula to make sure the cheese adheres.

Using your spatula, flip the patty over again, adding 2 more slices of cheese, and place the second tortilla on top. Press to adhere. Flip once more and cook briefly to allow the extra cheese to melt, about 30 seconds. Remove from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining balls of meat, tortillas, and toppings. 

 Slice each quesadilla into 6 equal triangles. Top with shredded lettuce, if using, and drizzle with special sauce or serve it on the side for dipping.