Description
Crispy, cheesy quesadillas packed with savory smashburger flavor, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for flavor)
- 4 medium or large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cheese (American or cheddar, or a mix)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small onion (thin sliced, optional)
- 1/2 cup pickles (chopped or sliced)
- 1/4 cup special sauce (mayo, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice)
- Butter or oil for crisping the tortilla
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add a small ball of beef and press it down thin.
- Season with salt and pepper, then let it brown before flipping.
- Repeat until you have enough smash patties for the tortillas.
- Assemble each quesadilla with cheese, beef, onions, pickles, and a drizzle of sauce.
- Fold the quesadilla and toast in the pan until crispy.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
For optimal crispiness, use medium heat and don’t overload the quesadillas with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: quesadilla, smashburger, easy dinner, comfort food, cheesy