Dinner
Skinny Buffalo Burger Quesadilla
Juicy lean buffalo fills a golden whole-wheat tortilla with melted reduced-fat cheddar-jack and bright pico de gallo. Each bite tastes savory and satisfying, with tender meat and crisp edges that melt together.
- Total
- 25 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 317
- Protein
- 34g
- Carbs
- 17g
- Fat
- 14g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sodium
- 526mg
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 (cut smaller if desired (La Banderita))
- spray oil
- salt and fresh pepper
Instructions
- 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.