Description
Craving something quick, melty, and packed with flavor? These Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are your new go-to! With seasoned ground beef and gooey cheese wrapped in crispy tortillas, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or easy dinner. Ideal for busy nights and simple food ideas.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 large flour tortillas
Butter or oil for skillet
Optional toppings: cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and drain fat.
2. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
3. Stir in spices and mix well.
4. Add tomato sauce and simmer briefly.
5. Add cheese and beef to tortillas, fold.
6. Cook in skillet until golden and crispy on both sides.
7. Cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
Add veggies like peppers or corn for extra texture.
Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
Press quesadillas while cooking for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg