Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe. These flavorful quesadillas feature a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and crispy tortillas, making them perfect for any occasion—be it a quick weeknight dinner or a fun game day snack. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, you can create a delicious meal that will satisfy everyone at the table. Customize your quesadillas with your favorite toppings and sides for an unforgettable dining experience!
- 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 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup 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 necessary.
- Stir in chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes before removing from heat.
- Lay out tortillas; sprinkle cheddar cheese on one half of each tortilla. Spoon beef mixture over the cheese and top with more cheese before folding.
- Heat a clean skillet over medium heat; lightly butter or oil the pan. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approx. 152g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg