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Smashburger Quesadillas cooking in a cast iron skillet with melting cheese

Smashburger Quesadillas

A delicious mashup of classic smash burgers and quesadillas, offering crispy, melty goodness with juicy beef.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend preferred
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
  • Optional toppings pickles, diced onions, burger sauce

Equipment

  • Large skillet or griddle
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  2. Divide beef into 4 portions. Press each portion into a thin, even layer onto one half of each tortilla. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Place tortilla in skillet, beef side down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until beef is browned and cooked through.
  4. Flip tortilla, sprinkle cheese over beef, fold in half, and grill both sides until crispy and cheese is melted.
  5. Slice into wedges and serve with toppings.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven for best texture.