Description
These Easy Smashburger Quesadillas combine seasoned smoked beef, melty cheddar cheese, and buttery tortillas for a fast, flavorful dinner. In just 20 minutes you’ll have golden‑crisp quesadillas packed with juicy beef and stretchy cheese, perfect for busy families. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or a side salad for a complete meal that feels indulgent yet simple enough for any weeknight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced onions, pickles, jalapeños
Instructions
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and any liquid has evaporated.
- Warm each tortilla briefly in the same skillet, about 15 seconds per side.
- Sprinkle cheese on half of a tortilla, add a spoonful of the cooked beef, and optional toppings.
- Fold the tortilla over the fillings, press gently, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden brown.
- Transfer to a cutting board, let rest 1 minute, then slice each quesadilla into three wedges and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. Leftovers reheat best in a skillet to retain crispness. Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan‑fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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