Description
Smashburger quesadilla cooked in a crispy skillet with juicy beef, melty cheese, and a golden tortilla. A quick, satisfying dinner perfect for summer nights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, divided into 4 portions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and paprika in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and heat until shimmering.
- Place one portion of ground beef onto the hot skillet. Press it flat with a spatula to about 1/4 inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the edges are deeply browned and crispy. Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until fully cooked through. Repeat with remaining portions. Cook beef to an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Reduce heat to medium. Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over half of it.
- Add one cooked smashburger patty on top of the cheese, then sprinkle diced onion and tomato over the patty.
- Drizzle a spoonful of sauce over the filling, then fold the tortilla in half.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the skillet and let rest for 1 minute. Slice into wedges and top with shredded lettuce.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings. Serve warm with extra sauce if desired.
Notes
- Press the beef very thin for crispy edges and avoid moving it too early so a crust can form.
- Cook quesadillas one at a time to keep them evenly crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American