Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
If you’re searching for a delightful meal that brings joy to the dinner table, look no further than this Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights or fun family gatherings, these quesadillas are quick to prepare and loaded with melty cheese and savory ground beef. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a delicious home-cooked dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With customizable ingredients and packed with flavor, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (makes about 4 quesadillas) 1x
- 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
- 1/2 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
- Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chopped onion and cook for about three minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- On each tortilla half, add a layer of cheeses followed by the beef mixture. Fold to seal.
- In a clean skillet over medium heat, lightly butter or oil it. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve warm with optional sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 641mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 62mg