Smashburger Quesadillas | Easy Cheesy Comfort Dinner
Crispy flour tortillas filled with seared smashburger-style beef and melted cheese, folded to golden perfection. Quick, indulgent, and diner-style comfort in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-12")
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- Optional: pickles, diced onion, burger sauce for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Season ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and spoon half the seasoned beef into a patty.
- Top with cheese, fold the tortilla over, and press gently.
- Cook until golden and crispy (2-3 minutes per side).
- Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Serve with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey for beef.
Use whole wheat tortillas for added fiber.
Add cooked onions or peppers to the beef for extra flavor.
Use whole wheat tortillas for added fiber.
Add cooked onions or peppers to the beef for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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