Cheeseburger Quesadilla Recipe for Easy, Cheap Weeknight Dinners
Mini smashburger quesadillas combine crispy seared beef, melty cheese, and classic burger fixings pressed inside golden tortillas. A fast and satisfying fusion meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 mini quesadillas 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
- 8 slices American cheese (or shredded cheese blend)
- ½ cup diced white onion
- ¼ cup sliced dill pickles
- Salt and black pepper
- Optional: burger sauce (mayo + ketchup + mustard + pickle juice)
Instructions
- Heat skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Roll ground beef into 8 equal loose balls (about 2 oz each).
- Place tortilla on the hot surface. Add beef ball on top.
- Use spatula with parchment to smash beef thin over tortilla.
- Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes until browned.
- Flip whole tortilla, toast second side for 30 seconds.
- Flip back. Top beef side with cheese and desired toppings.
- Fold in half or serve open-faced. Repeat with remaining.
Notes
- Add bacon, jalapeños, or tomato slices for variety.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days; reheat on skillet.