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Smashburger Quesadillas

Smashburger Quesadillas: The Ultimate 20-Minute Comfort Fix

Smashburger Quesadillas combine juicy beef and crispy tortillas for a customizable comfort meal ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 fat ratio; substitute with Impossible Meat or smashed seasoned black beans for vegetarian.
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas Burrito-size; gluten-free alternative can be almond flour tortillas.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Blend of sharp cheddar and American cheese; use Violife or Daiya shreds for dairy-free.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Enhances flavor with an extra kick.
  • 0.5 tsp Onion Powder Part of the seasoning mix.
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
Optional Toppings
  • Pickles
  • Diced Onions
  • Burger Sauce
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Mustard
  • Ketchup
  • Kimchi
  • Crushed Chips

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by heating a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Wait for about 3-5 minutes, or until water droplets sizzle and dance on the surface.
  2. Lightly brush the outer side of each tortilla with mayonnaise.
  3. Press a handful of ground beef onto one side of each tortilla and season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Cook the tortilla, beef-side down, for 2-3 minutes until it turns crispy and browned. Gently flip the quesadilla over.
  5. After flipping, sprinkle your shredded cheese over the beef. Fold the tortilla in half and grill both sides for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
  6. Let the quesadillas rest briefly before slicing them into triangles. Serve warm with your choice of toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Add a dollop of sour cream for a creamy finish. Store cooked quesadillas in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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