Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe, a must-try dish that brings the essence of Tex-Mex cuisine right to your kitchen. These quesadillas are quick to prepare and bursting with cheesy goodness, making them the perfect choice for lunch, dinner, or game day snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce; simmer for 3-4 minutes before removing from heat.
- On each tortilla, sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on one half. Spoon the beef mixture over the cheese and top with more cheese. Fold tortillas in half to seal.
- Heat a clean skillet over medium heat with butter or oil. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Allow them to cool slightly before slicing into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (146g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to add bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition. Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Leftover filling can be repurposed in tacos or bowls.