The Ultimate Smash Burger Quesadilla: The Viral Sensation
This Smash Burger Quesadilla (a.k.a. Viral Smash Burger Tacos) is the ultimate comfort food mashup. Juicy ground beef is smashed thin directly onto a tortilla, cooked until crispy, then layered with melty cheese and classic burger toppings. It’s a quick, fun, and incredibly delicious dinner idea that’s gone viral for a reason!
Equipment
- Large skillet Flat-bottomed, heavy pan works best.
- Firm spatula or pan bottom For smashing beef thin.
- Small bowl For mixing burger sauce.
Ingredients
- 3-4 oz ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 large flour tortilla
- 1-2 slices American cheese (or preferred melting cheese)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp relish
- ¼ cup shredded lettuce
- 2 tbsp diced pickles
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced onion
Instructions
- Prepare toppings: shred lettuce, dice pickles and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, ketchup, and relish for the burger sauce.
- Form a loose ball with 3–4 oz ground beef. Do not pack tightly.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium-high. Place beef ball in center, then place tortilla on top. Using a spatula or pan bottom, press firmly to smash beef thin across tortilla.
- Cook 3–4 minutes until edges are crispy and beef is cooked through. Carefully flip so tortilla side is down.
- Add cheese slices on top of beef layer. Let melt for about 1 minute.
- Remove from skillet. Spread burger sauce, add lettuce, pickles, and onion to one half. Fold tortilla and serve hot.
Notes
For the best crispy edges, use 80/20 ground beef and a very hot, dry skillet.