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Delicious Smashburger Quesadillas with melted cheese and savory fillings

Smashburger Quesadillas

A delightful mashup of burgers and quesadillas featuring crispy tortillas stuffed with juicy, seasoned beef and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Garlic powder, to taste
For assembling
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese Can substitute with pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick
Optional toppings
  • pickles Optional
  • diced onions Optional
  • burger sauce (or ketchup and mayo mix) Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Divide the beef into small handfuls and place each handful onto one half of a tortilla, pressing it flat with a spatula.
  3. Season the beef generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cooking
  1. Place the tortilla beef-side down on the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes without moving it.
  2. Flip the tortilla so the beef side is facing up, sprinkle cheese over the cooked meat, then fold the tortilla in half.
  3. Press gently and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes per side until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  4. Transfer to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 2-3 days. Reheat in a skillet on low heat or in an air fryer.

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