Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
If you’re in search of a quick and satisfying meal that the whole family will adore, look no further than Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas! This delightful dish combines savory ground beef with melted cheese, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or fun gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up these cheesy delights in about 30 minutes. Plus, they make fantastic leftovers or snacks for game day! Once you try this easy cheesy quesadilla recipe, it’s sure to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 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 skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in chopped onion and cook until softened. Add garlic and seasonings, mixing well with tomato sauce; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Lay out tortillas, sprinkle cheese on one half, add beef mixture, top with more cheese, and fold.
- Cook each quesadilla in a skillet over medium heat with butter or oil for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with your choice of sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (180g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg