Description
A delicious fusion of smashburgers and quesadillas, combining juicy beef, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and form into loose balls.
- Place one ball in the skillet and smash it flat with a spatula. Cook for 2 minutes per side, seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Repeat with remaining beef portions. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and lightly toast one tortilla.
- Sprinkle half of the cheeses on the tortilla, then add a smashburger patty and diced onions.
- Top with remaining cheese and a second tortilla. Press down gently.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Repeat for the second quesadilla.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even cooking.
- Customize with jalapeños or avocado for extra flavor.
- Let the quesadilla rest for 1 minute before slicing to prevent cheese from spilling.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: smashburger quesadillas, beef quesadilla, easy dinner recipe