Description
A delicious fusion of smash burgers and quesadillas, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- Optional: pickles, diced onions, and burger sauce for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Press a handful of ground beef onto one half of each tortilla, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook the beef side down for about 2–3 minutes until browned.
- Flip the tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and fold in half.
- Grill both sides of the quesadilla until crispy and the cheese is melty.
- Remove from heat and slice into wedges. Serve warm.
Notes
For best results, preheat the skillet to achieve the perfect crispy exterior. Adjust toppings to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: quesadilla, smashburger, easy dinner, weeknight meal, customizable, ground beef