Skinny buffalo burger quesadilla
100% grass-fed buffalo burgers with melted cheddar jack cheese and pico de gallo wedged in between two whole wheat tortillas. A healthy, flavorful twist on a classic comfort food that's ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb 100% lean grass-fed ground buffalo
- 1 cup pico de gallo divided
- 1 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar jack cheese such as Sargento, divided
- 8 small whole wheat flour tortillas La Banderita, cut smaller if desired
- spray oil for cooking
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Form 4 flat patties, as thin as you can. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a pan to medium-high heat; when hot, lightly spray the pan with oil and add the burgers.
- Cook burgers about 2 minutes on each side or to your liking. Set aside.
- Clean the pan and heat on medium heat. Lightly spray with oil and place 4 tortillas on the pan (if your pan is small, you can do one at a time).
- Place 2 tbsp cheese on each tortilla, then 2 tbsp pico de gallo.
- Top with buffalo burger, then remaining 2 tbsp pico de gallo and 2 tbsp cheese on each.
- Place the other tortilla on top; flip and cook until the cheese melts on the other side.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or in the microwave to refresh texture. For best results, use 100% lean buffalo to keep it lower in fat compared to beef.