Smashburger Quesadillas
Crispy and cheesy quesadillas packed with ground beef, inspired by classic burger flavors. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder (to season)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- Optional: pickles, diced onions, burger sauce for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Press a small handful of ground beef directly onto one half of each tortilla. Season well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook the beef side down for 2–3 minutes until browned.
- Flip the tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, fold them in half, and grill both sides until crispy and melty.
- Slice and serve with your favorite burger toppings or dipping sauce.
Notes
Make sure your skillet is hot before adding the beef for a nice sear. Experiment with different cheeses for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: quesadilla, burger, quick meal, easy recipe, beef
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