Description
A delightful twist on two beloved favorites, this Smashburger Quesadilla features crispy tortillas filled with juicy, seasoned beef and melted cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 100 g)
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (about 100 g)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1–2 jalapeños, sliced (adjust to taste)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz or 28 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until caramelized and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Return the caramelized onions to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir in the sliced jalapeños and mix well. Remove from heat.
- Lay one flour tortilla flat. On one half, sprinkle a layer of cheddar cheese, followed by pepper jack cheese. Spoon a portion of the beef and onion mixture over the cheese, then top with more cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
- In a clean skillet over medium heat, add a small amount of olive oil. Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Remove the quesadillas from the skillet, let cool for a minute, then cut into triangles. Serve warm with sour cream.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the quesadilla; it makes flipping difficult.
- Ensure the skillet is hot enough before cooking.
- Use a non-stick skillet for easy cooking.
- Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Smashburger, Quesadilla, Beef, Cheese, Easy Recipe