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Smashburger Quesadillas Ultimate Easy

These Smashburger Quesadillas combine the deliciousness of a smashburger with the cheesy goodness of a quesadilla. This ultimate easy recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, customizable with your favorite burger toppings and sauces.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese optional
  • Lettuc e
  • Tomat o
  • Onio n
  • Pickle s
  • Burger sauce
  • Butter or oil for cooking
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet or griddle
  • spatula
  • Burger press (optional)
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 ounces each). Gently form each portion into a loose ball – don't overwork the meat!
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. The skillet needs to be HOT!
  3. Place the beef balls in the hot skillet, leaving enough space between them.
  4. Using a sturdy spatula or a burger press, immediately smash each ball down into a thin patty. You want them thin – about 1/4 inch thick!
  5. Season the patties generously with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until a golden-brown crust forms on the bottom. Don't move them around! Let them get nice and crispy.
  7. Flip the patties and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until cooked through.
  8. Remove the smashburgers from the skillet and set aside.
  9. Wipe out the skillet to remove any excess grease.
  10. Place one tortilla in the skillet.
  11. Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack cheese (if using) over the tortilla.
  12. Place one smashburger on top of the cheese.
  13. Add your favorite burger toppings! Don't go overboard, or it will be difficult to fold.
  14. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the toppings.
  15. Top with the second tortilla.
  16. Butter the top of the tortilla (this will help it brown nicely).
  17. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey. Gently press down on the quesadilla with a spatula to help it cook evenly.
  18. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool slightly before slicing into wedges.
  19. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, smashburgers, and toppings.
  20. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, garlic powder, and paprika to make burger sauce.
  21. Taste and adjust burger sauce seasonings as needed.
  22. Serve burger sauce with your Smashburger Quesadillas for dipping!

Notes

For best results, use 80/20 ground beef for juicy smashburgers. Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses and toppings to customize your quesadillas. Store leftover quesadillas in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.