Description
Smashburger Quesadillas combine the deep, seared flavor of a smashburger with the gooey comfort of a quesadilla, all in a golden, crisp tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 medium tortillas
- 1 onion, diced (optional)
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add cooking oil to the skillet.
- Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and crispy.
- Remove the beef and set aside. Wipe out excess grease if necessary.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a light layer of cheese on it.
- Add an even layer of beef, then more cheese, and top with a second tortilla.
- Toast until the bottom tortilla is golden, then carefully flip and toast the second side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, let rest for one minute, then cut into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, or any of your favorite dips. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: quesadilla, smashburger, quick dinner, comfort food, easy recipes