Description
A delicious fusion of crispy smashburger patties and cheesy quesadillas, featuring juicy caramelized beef, melted cheddar, and classic burger toppings wrapped in a golden, crispy tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
- Optional: shredded lettuce
- Optional: sliced tomatoes
- Optional: special sauce for serving
Instructions
- Dice the onions, slice the pickles, and shred the cheese if needed.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 loosely packed balls without overworking the meat.
- Place one beef ball onto the hot skillet and immediately smash it flat using a metal spatula to create a thin patty.
- Season the exposed side with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until the edges are crispy and caramelized.
- Flip the patty and immediately place a tortilla on top, pressing gently so it adheres to the beef.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla, then add diced onions and sliced pickles.
- Fold the tortilla in half over the filling to form a half-moon shape and press gently.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts, then flip and cook another 1 minute until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice into wedges and serve with optional toppings and sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, brush the outside of the tortilla with melted butter before the final flip.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if needed.
- Use 80/20 beef for the juiciest results.
- Whole wheat tortillas can add extra fiber.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg