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Smashburger Quesadillas

Smashburger Quesadillas: Quick, Cheesy Delight in 20 Minutes

Discover the delight of Smashburger Quesadillas, a quick and customizable dish that transforms simple ingredients into a cheesy masterpiece in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 fat ratio) Substitute with Impossible Meat or seasoned black beans for a vegetarian variant.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Combines sharp cheddar and American cheese; swap with dairy-free shreds if desired.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • 1 tsp Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Essential for flavor enhancement.
For the Tortillas
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas Burrito-size, gluten-free option available with almond flour tortillas.
For the Toppings
  • Pickles Personalize your quesadillas.
  • Diced Onions Personalize your quesadillas.
  • Lettuce Personalize your quesadillas.
  • Mustard Classic condiment.
  • Ketchup Classic condiment.
  • Kimchi Unconventional option to add unique flavors.
  • Crushed Chips Unconventional option to add unique flavors.

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the skillet for about 5 minutes over medium-high heat.
  2. Lightly brush the outside of the tortillas with mayonnaise.
  3. Smash a quarter of the ground beef onto one half of each tortilla, seasoned liberally with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Cook the filled tortilla beef-side down for about 2-3 minutes until edges turn golden.
  5. Flip the quesadilla, sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef, fold, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until cheese melts.
  6. Remove from skillet, let rest for about 1 minute, then slice into triangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a cast-iron skillet for optimal crispness. Allow it to rest briefly after cooking to prevent cheesy spillage. Shred cheese from a block for the best meltability. Avoid overfilling to prevent breakage.

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