Description
Smashburger Quesadillas are a mouthwatering fusion of flavorful ground beef, gooey cheese, and crispy tortillas that create the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these quesadillas are quick to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Serve them with salsa or sour cream, and watch them disappear in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- On one tortilla, layer the cooked beef mixture followed by cheese. Top with another tortilla.
- Heat a clean skillet over medium heat with cooking oil. Cook the quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, cool briefly, slice into wedges, and serve with salsa or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping ground beef for chicken or black beans for a vegetarian option. Enhance the dish with jalapeños or avocado for extra zest!