Cheeseburger Quesadillas

Mmm mmm mmm. The perfect combination between a quesadilla and a cheeseburger. Tastes like takeout, but far better being homemade.

For the last two weeks we have been 'meal planning,' which has been life changing, at least in our household. The days are far more efficient, and the meals are far more balanced at dinner. On Sunday we sit down and plan all of our meals for the upcoming week, go grocery shopping, and enjoy them all week long. It's been such a time saver during our incredibly busy work weeks, and there is no more asking 'Whats for dinner,' or any last minute Hannaford runs in rush hour traffic. We've even meal planned for our weekend dinners, which has saved us money on takeout. And what I like most is how many great meals I've found and made. I've done most of the cooking since it's hunting season for Ben, and I am really enjoying it. Well, we both are! We've started our own family cookbook, a compilation of our favorites. I'll share as many as possible with my blog followers as well!

Cheeseburger Quesadillas

Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 c. ketchup
1/4 c. real bacon bits, or chopped bacon (We used real bacon)
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 c. sharp cheddar cheese
2 large soft flour tortillas
vegetable oil for brushing
red crushed pepper flakes for sprinkling

Changes I made, although you can really do anything you want to these: Used blue cheese for my 'burger,' and added jalapenos to Bens.

Instructions
1. In a large skillet on medium high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and allow them to cook for
about 5-7 minutes until they become translucent. Add the beef and break it up with a wooden spoon
or spatula. Cook the beef and onions together for about 10 minutes until the beef is thoroughly
cooked.
2. Preheat your oven to 350 Degrees: Once the beef is cooked add the Worcestershire sauce,
ketchup, bacon bits, salt and pepper, garlic and onion powder and stir until all is incorporated and
allow to simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes.
3. On a large baking sheet, place the tortillas on top. Take half of the burger mixture and spread it
evenly on one half of the tortilla shells, flip the other half on top of the burger mixture. Brush the top
with vegetable or canola oil and sprinkle with red crushed pepper flakes. Bake for 10-15 minutes
until the tortilla shell becomes nice and crisp and the cheese is bubbly. Let sit for about 5 minutes to
let cool down and use a real sharp knife or pizza cutter and cut into triangles. (Note: Really let it cool, or else you will make a mess trying to cut into them.)