Description
A recipe combining the flavor of a smashburger with the convenience of a quesadilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions. Gently flatten each portion into thin patties, slightly larger than the tortillas.
- Mix the salt and pepper into the ground beef portions.
- Heat a large, flat griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil.
- Place four patties on the hot surface. Immediately press down firmly on each patty with a sturdy spatula or burger press for about 10 seconds to create a thin smashburger.
- Cook for 2 minutes, then scrape under the patty to flip it. Cook the second side for 1 minute.
- Place one slice of American cheese on top of each cooked patty. Remove the patties from the heat and set aside.
- Wipe the griddle clean. Reduce heat to medium.
- Place one tortilla on the griddle. Top half of the tortilla with two cheeseburger patties and a sprinkle of chopped onion. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and patties.
- Mix the ketchup, mustard, and relish together to make the sauce.
- Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately with the sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use a heavy spatula to get a good crust on the burgers.
- If you prefer a crispier tortilla, lightly butter the outside before grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: Smashburger, Quesadilla, Ground Beef, Cheeseburger, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe