Ground Beef Quesadillas
Ground beef quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, featuring crispy tortillas filled with savory spiced beef and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, these delicious quesadillas are quick to prepare and customizable to suit any palate. Experience layers of rich flavors in every bite, making them a favorite for families and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for dipping)
- Fresh pico de gallo or salsa (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onions, and bell peppers; cook until the meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in cumin and taco seasoning. Add half the shredded cheese to the mixture.
- On a tortilla, spoon a generous amount of filling on one half; fold over.
- In another skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook the folded quesadilla until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg