Description
These Smashburger Quesadillas with Chipotle Lime Crema combine the best of both worlds: juicy smashburgers and comforting quesadillas. A flavorful fusion perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef (250g / ½ lb): Lean ground beef recommended for flavor.
- Onion (150g / 5oz): Finely chopped yellow onion.
- Garlic (2 cloves): Minced garlic.
- Smashburger Seasoning (5g / 1 tsp): Salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder blend.
- Vegetable Oil (30ml / 2 tbsp): Neutral oil for cooking.
- Flour Tortillas (4 large, ≈30cm / 12-inch): Pliable, large tortillas.
- Mozzarella Cheese (150g / 5oz): Shredded mozzarella.
- Cheddar Cheese (150g / 5oz): Shredded medium or sharp cheddar.
- Sour Cream (120g / ½ cup): Base for the chipotle lime crema.
- Chipotle Powder (5g / 1 tsp): Smoky heat for the crema.
- Smoked Paprika (2.5g / ½ tsp): Enhances smoky flavor.
- Lime Juice (15ml / 1 tbsp): Freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Fresh Cilantro (8g / 2 tbsp, plus extra): Chopped cilantro for flavor & garnish.
- Salt and Black Pepper: To taste.
Instructions
- Prepare Crema: Combine sour cream, chipotle powder, paprika, lime juice, and cilantro; whisk until smooth.
- Smash Burgers: Form beef into balls, press thin in hot oil, season with seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Burgers: Cook 2-3 minutes per side, crumble in pan, then remove.
- Layer Tortilla: Place tortilla in skillet, sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar.
- Add Filling: Scatter beef and drizzle crema over cheese.
- Top & Cook: Sprinkle with remaining cheese, top with another tortilla, cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- Rest & Cut: Let rest 2 minutes, then cut into wedges.
- Garnish & Serve: Drizzle with remaining crema and cilantro.
Notes
For a quicker meal, prepare the crema and crumble the beef ahead of time. Don’t overfill the quesadillas to prevent spilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wedges
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: smashburger,quesadilla,chipotle,mexican,beef,easy,quick,comfort food,crema