Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
If you’re in search of a delightful dish that unites the family and satisfies even the pickiest eaters, look no further than this Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe! Bursting with savory ground beef and a luscious blend of melted cheeses, these quesadillas are quick to prepare and ideal for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. With a crispy tortilla exterior and rich flavors inside, each bite offers comfort food at its finest. Plus, they are easily customizable to suit your pantry staples or personal preferences. Get ready to impress with this must-try recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce (or salsa)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and cook for about three minutes until softened; stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce; simmer for about 3–4 minutes.
- Lay tortillas flat and layer cheese on one half of each tortilla. Spoon the beef mixture over the cheese and top with more cheese before folding.
- In a clean skillet over medium heat, lightly butter or oil it before cooking each quesadilla for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg