Description
These Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Packed with seasoned ground beef and gooey melted cheese, these quesadillas are easy to make and perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Quesadillas:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- butter or cooking spray for greasing skillet
- optional: chopped cilantro, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, sauté onion, then add garlic and ground beef. Season with spices, add water, and simmer.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Fill half of each tortilla with cheese and beef mixture. Fold in half.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Cook in a skillet until golden and cheese is melted. Slice and serve with toppings.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked taco-seasoned beef to save time.
- Swap in ground turkey or black beans for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Add jalapeños or chopped bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
