Description
Smashburger Quesadillas combine juicy smashed burger patties with melty cheese and crispy tortillas for the ultimate mashup dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
1 small white onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Butter or oil for cooking
Optional: sour cream, pickles, shredded lettuce, burger sauce
Instructions
1. Mix ground beef with taco seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat skillet over medium-high. Add 1/4 of beef mixture and smash flat.
3. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until browned and crusty.
4. Flip, add cheese and onions to one side. Cook 1 minute.
5. Fold patty into a half-moon with cheese inside.
6. Place tortilla in clean skillet, add burger packet, fold, and crisp 1-2 minutes per side.
7. Repeat with remaining patties and tortillas.
8. Slice into wedges and serve with toppings.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh.
If storing, refrigerate in airtight container up to 2 days.
Reheat in skillet or air fryer for crispiness.
Avoid microwave to prevent soggy tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 1040
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 115