Description
Smashburger Quesadillas combine seasoned smoked beef, melted cheddar, sautéed onion, and bell pepper inside a toasted tortilla for a quick, cheesy, protein‑rich meal. This easy stovetop recipe yields four satisfying quesadillas in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The golden crust and stretchy cheese make it a crowd‑pleasing comfort food that feels like a fast‑casual favorite, ideal for family dinners or snack‑time cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked beef (ground)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: lettuce
- tomato
- avocado
- salsa
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper until soft.
- Add smoked beef, season, and cook until browned.
- In a clean skillet, place a tortilla, sprinkle cheese, add beef mixture, top with more cheese, fold and cook until golden on both sides. Repeat for remaining tortillas.
- Slice and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- brush the outside of the tortilla with a little melted butter before cooking. Use a cast‑iron skillet for even browning. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet or toaster oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan‑fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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