Description
A delicious fusion of smashburgers and quesadillas, combining juicy beef patties with melted cheese and tortillas for a crispy, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Optional toppings: diced onions, pickles, ketchup, mustard
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Divide ground beef into small balls and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place beef balls in the skillet and smash them flat with a spatula.
- Cook patties for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove patties and set aside.
- Wipe skillet clean, then melt butter over medium heat.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle cheese evenly, add smashed patties, and top with more cheese.
- Cover with another tortilla and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Slice into wedges and serve with toppings.
Notes
- Use a heavy spatula for smashing the patties.
- Adjust cheese type for extra flavor.
- Cook patties in batches if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: smashburger quesadillas, beef quesadillas, quick dinner