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Delicious Smashburger Quesadillas with melted cheese and fresh toppings

Smashburger Quesadillas

These quesadillas combine juicy seared beef, melty cheese, and tangy pickles, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla, making them a delicious and convenient meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20) Use 80/20 beef for best juiciness.
  • 4 large flour tortillas (10 to 12 inch) For gluten-free, use large corn or gluten-free tortillas.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or American) For spiciness, use pepper jack.
Seasonings
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
  • Garlic powder To taste.
Optional Toppings
  • pickles
  • diced onions
  • burger sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  2. Divide the ground beef into 8 small handfuls. Season each portion with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Place one tortilla in the pan and spoon two beef portions on one half of the tortilla. Press each handful thinly on the tortilla.
Cooking
  1. Cook the beef side down for 2 to 3 minutes until the edges brown and crisp.
  2. Flip the tortilla to cook the other side briefly. Sprinkle cheese over the beef halves to start melting.
  3. Fold the tortilla in half, covering the beef and cheese. Cook until the outside is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, then slice into wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Store cooked quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes for crispness.

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