Buffalo Burger
Delicious 100% lean grass-fed buffalo burgers stuffed between whole wheat tortillas with melted reduced fat cheddar jack cheese and fresh pico de gallo for a flavorful, healthy meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb 100% lean grass-fed ground buffalo
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar jack cheese (Sargento preferred)
- 8 small whole wheat flour tortillas (cut smaller if desired, La Banderita brand)
- spray oil
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Form 4 flat buffalo patties, as thin as you can. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat; when hot, lightly spray the pan with oil and add the patties.
- Cook the patties about 2 minutes on each side or until cooked to your preference. Remove and set aside.
- Clean the pan and heat over medium heat. Lightly spray with oil and place 4 tortillas in the pan (cook one at a time if pan is small).
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheddar jack cheese on each tortilla, then add 2 tablespoons of pico de gallo.
- Top each with one buffalo patty, remaining pico de gallo, and 2 more tablespoons of cheese.
- Place another tortilla on top; flip carefully and cook until the cheese melts and the quesadilla is golden on both sides.
Notes
This buffalo burger quesadilla is a quick, protein-packed meal perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. Serve with extra pico de gallo or a side salad.