Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are the ultimate quick and satisfying meal, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. These delicious quesadillas are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, melted cheese, and a blend of spices, all enveloped in crispy flour tortillas. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, they make an excellent family-friendly option that everyone will love. Customize them with your favorite veggies or sides for added nutrition and flavor. Serve them warm with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for a delightful Tex-Mex experience.
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
- 1/4 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; cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Mix in spices and tomato sauce; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Lay out tortillas and sprinkle cheese on one half of each tortilla. Spoon beef mixture over cheese; top with more cheese and fold.
- In a clean skillet over medium heat, lightly grease the pan and cook each quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve warm with optional toppings like sour cream or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg