Description
Smashburger Quesadillas: Crispy, cheesy bites that merge juicy smashed beef with melty cheese in a tortilla for quick, burger-night perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or American cheese
- 2 tbsp butter or oil (for grilling)
- Optional toppings: pickles, diced onions, burger sauce, ketchup, or mustard
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Divide beef into 4 equal portions. Place a tortilla on the skillet and add a portion of beef on one half.
- Using a spatula or burger press, smash the beef thinly into the tortilla. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and seasonings.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until the beef is browned and crisp.
- Sprinkle both cheeses over the beef and fold the tortilla in half to cover.
- Cook another 1–2 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden and cheese is fully melted.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with your favorite burger toppings or dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for juiciness, as noted in the recipe.
- Smashed beef in the tortilla yields crispy edges and a burger-like center.
- A cheddar and mozzarella (or American) cheese combo creates a melty, flavorful finish.
- Cook on medium-high heat to melt cheese quickly without burning the tortilla.
- Optional toppings add burger-style flavor: pickles, diced onions, burger sauce, ketchup, or mustard.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: ~600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: ~900 mg
- Fat: ~40 g
- Saturated Fat: ~20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~40 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Protein: ~35 g
- Cholesterol: ~120 mg
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