Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are a delightful Tex-Mex treat that will quickly become a family favorite. These quesadillas are packed with seasoned ground beef and a melty cheese blend, all enveloped in crispy flour tortillas. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day snacks, this recipe is as simple as it is delicious. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying dish that is customizable to suit everyone’s taste preferences. Serve them with your favorite dips like sour cream and guacamole for an extra flavor boost!
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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in chopped onion and cook until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute before mixing in spices and tomato sauce. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Lay out tortillas and sprinkle cheese on one half of each tortilla, add the beef mixture on top, then more cheese before folding.
- In a clean skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat and cook each quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Let cool briefly, slice into wedges, and serve with desired dips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (156g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg