Description
Delicious Smashburger quesadillas featuring crispy tortillas, melted cheese, and seasoned ground beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 pound ground beef (or chicken or turkey)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray, for cooking
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, chopped lettuce, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, or guacamole
Instructions
- Begin by heating a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil or spray it with cooking spray. Mix the ground meat with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the seasoned ground meat and cook until it’s brown, about 5-7 minutes. Break the meat into smaller pieces as it cooks, ensuring it’s thoroughly cooked and crumbly.
- After cooking the meat, drain any excess grease. You can add more flavor by throwing in diced jalapeños or cooked onions.
- In another skillet, lay one tortilla flat. On one half of the tortilla, sprinkle a generous portion of both cheeses, then layer on your cooked ground beef. Top with more cheese before folding the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
- Cook the folded quesadilla in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Once cooked, transfer your quesadilla to a cutting board. Allow it to cool for a minute, then slice it into triangles for serving.
- Repeat the process for your second quesadilla, adjusting the heat as needed to avoid burning the tortillas.
Notes
Consider using whole wheat tortillas or adding extra veggies for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg