Description

Savor the deliciously bold flavors of this Smashburger Quesadillas recipe, a quick and easy 30-minute meal combining seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh veggies all sandwiched between crispy golden tortillas. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or a satisfying snack, these quesadillas pack a punch with jalapeños and classic taco seasonings.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Seasoning

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Cooking oil (about 2 tablespoons)

Vegetables

1 cup diced onions
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced jalapeños

Cheese and Tortillas

4 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend preferred)

Instructions

Heat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add cooking oil, allowing it to warm up to properly brown the meat.
Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is fully browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Add seasoning and vegetables: Stir in the taco seasoning, diced onions, and sliced jalapeños; continue cooking for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors and soften the vegetables slightly.
Assemble the quesadilla: Place one flour tortilla in a clean skillet over medium heat, then evenly spread a portion of the beef mixture over half the tortilla. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef mixture.
Top the quesadilla and cook: Fold the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape or place another tortilla on top to make a sandwich. Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt, about 2-3 minutes, then carefully flip to cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
Repeat for remaining quesadillas: Use the remaining tortillas and beef mixture to make additional quesadillas, cooking each until golden and cheesy.
Serve: Remove from heat, slice each quesadilla into wedges, and serve hot with your favorite salsa or dips.

Notes

Use a non-stick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet for best browning results.
For a spicier kick, add more jalapeños or include a dash of hot sauce with the beef mixture.
Substitute ground turkey for beef to lighten the dish.
Freshly diced tomatoes can be added as a topping after cooking to keep their texture and freshness.
Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas for dietary variation.
To make it vegetarian, replace ground beef with cooked black beans or sautéed mushrooms.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-frying
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

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