Description
A recipe combining the flavors of a smashburger with the convenience of a quesadilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- Optional: Ketchup, mustard, pickles for topping
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions. Gently form each portion into a loose ball.
- Heat a large, heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil.
- Place four beef balls onto the hot surface. Immediately press each ball down firmly with a sturdy spatula until it forms a thin patty (smashburger style).
- Season the patties with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Flip the patties. Immediately top each patty with half of the chopped onion. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside. Wipe the skillet clean.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet over medium heat. Layer one slice of cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Place two cooked smashburger patties on top of the cheese. Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce over the meat.
- Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make three more quesadillas.
- Slice each quesadilla into wedges. Serve immediately with desired condiments.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a cast iron skillet.
- You can substitute cheddar or Swiss cheese for American cheese.
- Cook the beef in batches if your skillet is not large enough to avoid overcrowding.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: smashburger, quesadilla, ground beef, easy dinner, skillet meal