Smashburger Quesadillas
Smashburger Quesadillas are the ultimate quick and delicious dinner option, combining crispy tortillas with savory beef and gooey cheese. In just 20 minutes, you can create a flavorful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch paired with melty goodness, making these quesadillas a crowd-pleaser. Serve them hot with your favorite toppings for a delightful meal experience!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella mix)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- sour cream and salsa to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef while breaking it apart. Add diced onion and garlic powder, cooking until the meat is fully browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Prepare Tortillas: Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface.
- Assemble Quesadillas: On one half of each tortilla, sprinkle shredded cheese, add a scoop of the beef mixture, then fold the tortilla in half.
- Cook Quesadillas: In the same skillet, add oil if needed and place folded quesadillas inside. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, slice into wedges, and serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg