Description
A quick and easy recipe for cheesy ground beef quesadillas, perfect for a satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup salsa (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, cook until soft.
- Add ground beef, break it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Remove beef mixture from heat and set aside.
- Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese on the tortilla, then spread half of the beef mixture on top.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese and top with a second tortilla.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- Customize with jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 quesadilla
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg