Description
Delightful quesadillas filled with seasoned ground beef and cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (to season)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- Optional: pickles, diced onions, burger sauce for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Press a small handful of ground beef directly onto one half of each tortilla. Season well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook the beef side down for 2–3 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Carefully flip the tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, and fold them in half.
- Grill both sides until crispy and melty.
- Slice and serve with your favorite burger toppings or dipping sauce.
Notes
Use a sturdy spatula to flip tortillas without tearing them. Consider warming tortillas briefly in the microwave to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: quesadillas, smashburger, beef, easy dinner, family meal
