Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Indulge in the cheesy delight of Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas, the ultimate comfort food that’s both quick and simple to prepare! These quesadillas are packed with seasoned ground beef and two types of melted cheese, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or any occasion, they will quickly become a household favorite. Customize with your favorite veggies or spices for an extra kick. Serve them alongside fresh salsa, creamy guacamole, or zesty sour cream for a complete meal experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Mix in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Lay tortillas flat and sprinkle half with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Spoon the beef mixture on top and add more cheese before folding.
- Cook each quesadilla in a heated skillet with butter or oil for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (146g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg