Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe, a must-try comfort food that will elevate your mealtime! These crispy tortillas are filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef and two types of gooey cheese, making them perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a game day snack. With just 30 minutes of prep and cooking time, this family-friendly dish is quick to make and can easily be customized with your favorite veggies or spices. Serve them hot alongside sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for an irresistible treat that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 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
- 1/4 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 large skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef until browned, draining excess fat.
- Add chopped onion; cook for about 3 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.
- Assemble quesadillas by placing cheese on one half of each tortilla, topping with beef mixture and more cheese before folding.
- In a clean skillet over medium heat, lightly butter or oil the pan and cook each quesadilla for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg