Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Indulge in the savory delight of Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas, a must-try recipe that brings bold Tex-Mex flavors right to your kitchen! These crispy quesadillas are filled with a delicious blend of seasoned ground beef and gooey melted cheese, making them perfect for any occasion—be it lunch, dinner, or game day snacking. Quick and easy to prepare, you can have these cheesy treats on the table in under 30 minutes. Customize them by adding your favorite vegetables or swapping proteins to suit your taste. With a kid-friendly appeal and mouthwatering flavors, they’re sure to become a family favorite.
- 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 cup tomato sauce
- 1.5 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. Cook the ground beef until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in onion and cook for about 3 minutes; add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Lay tortillas flat; sprinkle half with cheese, spoon beef mixture on top, then add more cheese before folding.
- Cook each quesadilla in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (200g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg