Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe is a simple yet delicious dish, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Loaded with melty cheese and savory beef, it’s a family-friendly meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb Ground Beef
Tortillas
- 4 Soft Flour Tortillas
Cheese
- 2 cups Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese Blend
Vegetables
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1 Bell Pepper, chopped
Spices
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Cooking Oil
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil and sauté the chopped onion and bell peppers until they are soft. Then, add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, seasoning with cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the heat. Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface, and sprinkle a generous amount of cheese on one half of each tortilla.
- Add the Filling: On top of the cheese, spoon in the cooked beef mixture. Add a little more cheese on top for extra gooeyness, then fold the tortillas in half.
- Cook the Quesadillas: In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed, then place the folded quesadillas in the pan. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and the cheese has melted. You may need to do this in batches.
- Slice and Serve: Once cooked, remove the quesadillas from the pan and let them cool for a minute. Slice into wedges and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Don’t Overstuff: For best results, avoid overfilling the quesadillas to prevent them from bursting while cooking.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh vegetables and quality cheese will elevate the flavors tremendously.
- Keep It Warm: If making multiple quesadillas, keep them warm in a low oven while you finish cooking the rest.
- Experiment with Spices: Feel free to adjust the spices according to your family’s taste preferences for a fun twist.
- Cook on Medium Heat: This ensures the tortillas get crispy without burning before the cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: quesadillas, ground beef, cheese, easy dinner, family-friendly