Smashburger Quesadillas - Mini Kitchen Magic
A viral sensation combining juicy smash burgers with crispy tortillas. Ready in 20 minutes, these quesadillas feature seasoned beef, melted cheese, and tangy sauce.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Heavy Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean)
- 4 medium flour tortillas (soft taco size)
- 4 slices American or Cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle relish
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and relish in a small bowl to make the sauce. Set aside.
- Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and roll them loosely into balls. Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Place a beef ball onto the hot skillet. Place a tortilla on top of the meat. Use a heavy spatula to smash the tortilla down, flattening the beef underneath to the edges.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef has a dark brown crust.
- Flip the tortilla and beef over. Immediately place a slice of cheese on the meat and drizzle with sauce.
- Fold the tortilla in half. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.
Notes
Use a cast-iron skillet for the best crust. Prep all toppings before starting to cook as the process moves quickly.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg
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