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Smashburger Quesadillas

Enjoy crispy and savory Smashburger Quesadillas made with juicy, seasoned beef and melty cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the quesadillas
  • 1 pound Halal ground beef Use Halal-certified beef.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Make sure it's Halal.
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend.
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Optional toppings
  • to taste sliced jalapeños
  • to taste sour cream
  • to taste guacamole
  • to taste fresh cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the cooking oil. Allow it to heat for a minute before adding the Halal ground beef.
  2. Season the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula.
Assembling and Cooking
  1. On a clean surface, lay one tortilla flat. Sprinkle half of it with cheese, then add a generous layer of the cooked ground beef.
  2. Top with another layer of cheese and fold the tortilla over. Repeat for the remaining tortillas.
  3. Using the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet.
  4. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to flip it carefully.
Serving
  1. Once cooked, take the quesadilla out and let it sit for a minute before slicing.
  2. Serve it hot with your favorite toppings on the side!

Notes

For a healthier twist, you can replace the beef with ground chicken or turkey. Avoid overstuffing the quesadillas to prevent messy flipping. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.