Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are a quick and satisfying meal, featuring seasoned ground beef and melted cheese inside crispy tortillas. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack, these quesadillas are easy to make and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the beef mixture from the skillet and set aside.
- Wipe the skillet clean and heat 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
- Add about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture on top of the cheese, then sprinkle with another 1/4 cup of cheese.
- Top with a second tortilla and cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 more minutes.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and beef mixture.
- Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with optional toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapenos to the beef mixture.
- You can use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg