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Easy Cheeeseburger Quesadillas Recipe

If you're looking for a quick, crave-worthy dinner that's both ridiculously satisfying and TikTok-worthy, this easy smashburger quesadillas recipe is for you. Imagine the flavor of your favorite smashburger wrapped up in a crispy, cheesy quesadilla. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it packs all the best parts of a classic cheeseburger into one handheld bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 590 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Frying pan / skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g beef mince
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 4 small-medium tortillas
  • 8 cheddar cheese slices
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 baby gem lettuce head
  • 30 g sliced gherkins
  • ½ red onion
  • 4 tablespoon burger sauce

Optional

  • 3 onions caramelized

Instructions
 

  • Start by placing your beef mince into a bowl. Add the paprika, garlic granules, onion powder, and oregano. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions, then press each one onto a tortilla to form a thin, even layer. This method ensures the beef cooks quickly and crisps up beautifully.
    500 g beef mince, 2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic granules, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 4 small-medium tortillas
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a light spray of oil. Place one or two beef-covered tortillas into the pan, beef side down. Cook for around 3 to 4 minutes until the beef is browned and slightly crisp.
  • Flip carefully so the tortilla is now facing down. If there’s too much grease in the pan after cooking the beef side, you can remove the quesadillas and quickly wipe the pan before continuing.
  • Once flipped, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add your sliced cheese (cheddar or American works great), thinly sliced red onion, tomato, gherkins, and a generous squeeze of burger sauce. If you're using caramelised onions, now’s the time to add them too.
    1 large tomato, 1 baby gem lettuce head, 30 g sliced gherkins, ½ red onion, 4 tablespoon burger sauce, 3 onions
  • Let the cheese melt slightly, then fold each tortilla in half like a quesadilla. Press gently to seal. You can fold them directly in the pan or remove them first, depending on how crispy you like your base.
  • Let the folded smashburger quesadillas cook for another minute or two until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crisp. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining tortillas. Cut into halves or quarters and serve immediately with extra burger sauce or a side of fries.

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Notes

For the crispiest quesadilla, press the beef firmly into the tortilla before cooking. This creates maximum surface contact and gives you that perfect browned crust. Use preheated pans and don’t overcrowd them. Cooking one or two quesadillas at a time allows for even heat and a better texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 33gFat: 38g
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