Description
A delicious fusion of juicy burger and cheesy quesadilla, perfect for quick dinners or game day snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder (to season)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- Optional toppings: pickles, diced onions, and burger sauce
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Press a small handful of ground beef directly onto one half of each tortilla. Season well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place the tortilla, beef side down, onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the beef is browned.
- Carefully flip the tortilla. Sprinkle cheese on the beef. Fold the tortilla in half.
- Grill both sides until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melty.
- Slice into wedges and serve with your favorite burger toppings or dipping sauce.
Notes
For added flavor, caramelize onions before adding beef. For a spicy kick, add jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: smashburger, quesadilla, comfort food, easy dinner, game day snacks