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Smashburger Quesadillas Recipe

Smashburger Quesadillas Recipe
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A quick and delicious Smashburger Quesadilla recipe that combines the flavors of a juicy grilled burger with melted cheese inside a crispy tortilla. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal or snack with optional toppings like pickles, diced onions, and burger sauce for extra flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Beef Mixture

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Garlic powder, to taste

For the Quesadillas

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese

Optional Toppings

  • Pickles, sliced or chopped
  • Diced onions
  • Burger sauce, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the beef mixture: In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well to combine all the seasonings evenly into the meat.
  2. Cook the beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Assemble the quesadillas: Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread a quarter of the cooked ground beef over one half of the tortilla. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese over the beef. Optionally add pickles and diced onions for extra flavor. Fold the other half of the tortilla over to form a half-moon shape.
  4. Cook the quesadillas: Heat a clean non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Transfer the folded quesadilla to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has melted inside.
  5. Serve: Remove quesadillas from skillet and let them rest for a minute before slicing into wedges. Serve warm with burger sauce or your favorite dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Use shredded cheddar for a classic tangy flavor or American cheese for melty, creamy texture.
  • Customize with your favorite burger toppings inside the quesadilla, such as jalapeños, tomatoes, or lettuce after cooking.
  • Cook quesadillas on medium heat to allow cheese to melt without burning the tortilla.
  • Leftover cooked beef can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.

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