Smashburger Quesadillas
Smashburger Quesadillas are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, featuring crispy tortillas enveloping juicy ground beef, melted cheese, and vibrant toppings. Perfect for game nights or casual dinners, these quesadillas elevate any gathering with their satisfying crunch and gooey goodness. Serve them hot with a zesty dipping sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience that brings family and friends together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3 (3 quesadillas) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup dill pickles, sliced
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- ½ cup sour cream (for dipping)
- 1 tsp hot sauce (to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and stir in chopped onions until softened.
- Add ketchup and mustard; season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and remove from heat.
- Lay a tortilla flat, spoon some beef mixture on one half, top with cheese and pickles, then fold.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each quesadilla for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Mix sour cream with hot sauce in a bowl for dipping.
- Slice cooked quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg