Smashburger Quesadillas Cheese Melt (Print Version)
Crispy tortillas filled with juicy beef, cheddar cheese, and all your favorite smashburger toppings.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
01 -
1 pound ground beef
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4 large flour tortillas
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or American cheese
→ Seasonings
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Salt, to taste
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Ground black pepper, to taste
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Garlic powder, to taste
→ Optional toppings
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Pickle slices
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Diced onions
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Burger sauce
# Steps:
01 -
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot.
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Press a small handful of ground beef directly onto one half of each flour tortilla, spreading evenly. Season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Place the tortilla beef side down onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the beef is well browned.
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Flip the tortilla, sprinkle shredded cheddar or American cheese over the cooked beef, fold the tortilla in half, and gently press to seal.
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Continue grilling both sides of the quesadilla until the cheese is melted and the exterior is golden brown and crisp.
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Remove from the skillet, slice into wedges, and serve immediately with pickles, diced onions, or burger sauce if desired.
# Notes:
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For the crispiest quesadillas, use a cast iron skillet and avoid overcrowding the cooking surface.