A hearty and flavor-packed meal that blends the beloved smashburger concept with quesadillas.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp taco seasoning
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for topping)
Cherry tomatoes, halved (for topping)
Avocado, diced (for topping)
Homemade salsa or store-bought salsa (for topping)
Sour cream (for drizzling)
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
Once the beef is cooked through, drain any excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water, allowing it to simmer for another 2 minutes.
Take a large non-stick skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil.
Place one tortilla in the skillet. On one half of the tortilla, layer ½ cup of the cooked beef and top with ½ cup of shredded cheese.
Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape, pressing gently with a spatula. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is likewise golden and crisp, and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it sit for a minute before cutting it into wedges. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, beef, and cheese.
