Smashburger Quesadillas (Print View)

Crispy tortillas stuffed with smashed beef patties, melted cheese, and classic burger toppings for the ultimate fusion meal.

# What You Need:

→ Beef & Seasoning

01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp onion powder

→ Quesadilla Components

06 - 8 medium (8-inch) flour tortillas
07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
10 - 1/2 cup diced red onion
11 - 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
12 - 1/4 cup ketchup
13 - 1/4 cup yellow mustard
14 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
15 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, for cooking

# How to Make It:

01 - Gently mix ground beef with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and roll into balls.
02 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot.
03 - Place 2 beef balls onto the hot skillet. Smash each flat with a spatula to form thin patties approximately the size of your tortillas. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Repeat with remaining beef balls. Set patties aside.
04 - Wipe the skillet clean and reduce heat to medium.
05 - Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheddar and 1/8 cup mozzarella on half of the tortilla. Top with a smashburger patty, diced pickles, red onion, and drizzle with ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. Add shredded lettuce and additional cheese if desired. Fold tortilla over to close.
06 - Melt a small amount of butter in the skillet. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding more butter as needed.
07 - Slice each quesadilla in halves or quarters and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy-edged smash patty locked inside a toasted tortilla creates this insane texture situation you didnt know you needed
  • Everything cooks in one pan and comes together faster than ordering delivery
  • You get all the satisfaction of diner food with barely any cleanup
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when smashing burgers because they will steam instead of getting crispy
  • Let the patties develop a serious crust before flipping because that texture is essential
  • Butter on the outside of the tortilla makes a huge difference in the final crispness
03 -
  • Use a heavy spatula or even a second pan to really smash the beef thin
  • Let the quesadilla rest for a minute after cooking so the cheese sets slightly

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