Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are a flavorful delight filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes to combine the flavors. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Lay out four tortillas on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the beef mixture over each tortilla, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Top with the remaining tortillas.
- Wipe the skillet clean and return it to medium heat. Carefully place one quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
- Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- You can also use a mix of cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for added flavor.
- For a healthier option, substitute whole wheat tortillas and lean ground turkey instead of beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg