Description
A delicious fusion of classic smash burgers and cheesy quesadillas, perfect for quick meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder (for seasoning)
- 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.
- Take a small handful of ground beef and press it onto one half of each tortilla, seasoning well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place the tortillas, beef side down, on the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef is browned.
- Flip the tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, and fold them in half.
- Grill both sides until crispy and the cheese is melty.
- Slice into wedges and serve with your favorite burger toppings or dipping sauce.
Notes
Serve with crispy potato wedges or a fresh salad. For best results, ensure skillet is preheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: quesadilla, smash burger, easy recipe, comfort food, weeknight meal