Description
A crispy, cheesy quesadilla filled with juicy smashed beef and classic burger flavors, cooked to golden perfection on the stovetop.
Ingredients
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Ground beef (80/20): 450 g (1 lb)
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Large flour tortillas: 4
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Cheddar cheese, shredded: 200 g (2 cups)
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Monterey Jack cheese, shredded: 200 g (2 cups)
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Yellow onion, finely diced: 120 g (1 cup)
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Garlic powder: 5 g (1 teaspoon)
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Onion powder: 5 g (1 teaspoon)
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Smoked paprika: 5 g (1 teaspoon)
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Salt: 8 g (1½ teaspoons)
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Black pepper: 4 g (¾ teaspoon)
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Neutral oil: 15 ml (1 tablespoon)
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Unsalted butter: 30 g (2 tablespoons)
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Divide into four equal portions.
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Sprinkle cheese over half of each tortilla. Spread one portion of beef thinly over the cheese and top with diced onion.
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Fold tortillas in half. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil and butter.
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Cook each quesadilla, smashing firmly, for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp and cooked through.
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Rest briefly, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use medium-high heat to achieve a crisp crust without burning. Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes