Description
Combine the best of a smashed burger and a cheesy quesadilla in this quick, easy fusion dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners, these handheld meals deliver a crispy tortilla, juicy beef, and gooey cheese all in one flavorful bite.
Ingredients
4 large flour tortillas
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, guacamole
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Press the tortillas into the hot skillet and add ground beef directly onto them, evenly distributing it in a thin layer.
Sprinkle beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Flip the tortillas once the beef is cooked through and the tortilla is golden and crispy (about 2-3 minutes per side).
Add shredded cheddar cheese on one half of each tortilla and let it melt before folding the tortilla in half.
Cook for an additional minute to lightly brown the folded side.
Remove from heat and serve with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
Ensure the skillet is sufficiently hot to form a crispy crust.
Lean ground beef works well, but ground turkey or plant-based alternatives can be used as substitutes.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or reheat in the oven for a crispier texture.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Meals
- Method: Stovetop Grilling
- Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg