Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas! Perfectly crispy on the outside and overflowing with savory, melty cheese and seasoned ground beef on the inside, this recipe is an instant crowd-pleaser. Ideal for a quick lunch, a satisfying dinner, or game day snacks, these quesadillas are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether you choose to enjoy them plain or with your favorite dips like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole, they promise to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a plate of cheesy goodness that will keep everyone coming back for more!
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
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 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 if needed.
- Stir in chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Mix in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce; simmer for 3–4 minutes before removing from heat.
- Lay out tortillas and sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses 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 the pan. Cook each quesadilla for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg