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Skinny Buffalo Burger Quesadilla

A lighter quesadilla that combines lean ground buffalo burgers with pico de gallo and reduced-fat cheese for a quick, flavorful meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 100% lean grass-fed ground buffalo
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar jack cheese (Sargento)
  • 8 small whole wheat flour tortillas (La Banderita) cut smaller if desired
  • spray oil for cooking
  • salt to taste
  • fresh pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Divide the ground buffalo into 4 equal portions and shape each into a thin, flat patty; season both sides with salt and fresh pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly spray with oil when hot.
  • Cook the patties 2 minutes per side or until cooked to your liking, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Wipe the pan clean, return to medium heat, and lightly spray with oil.
  • Place 4 tortillas in the pan (or cook one at a time if the pan is small). On each tortilla, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese, then 2 tablespoons of pico de gallo.
  • Top the pico de gallo with a cooked buffalo patty, then add another 2 tablespoons of pico de gallo and 2 tablespoons of cheese over the patty.
  • Place another tortilla on top, press gently, then flip and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden on both sides.
  • Remove from the pan, slice into wedges if desired, and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Notes

  • Form patties as thin as possible for easier assembly.
  • Cook patties to your preferred doneness.
  • Use reduced-fat cheese to keep this lighter.
  • Work in batches if your pan is small.