Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas, a perfect blend of crispy tortillas and savory ground beef. This easy-to-make dish offers a burst of Tex-Mex goodness that is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a game-day snack. With melty cheese and rich spices, these quesadillas are sure to impress both family and friends. Ready in just 30 minutes, they can be customized with your favorite toppings or additional veggies for a personal touch. Enjoy them alone or with zesty dips like salsa or guacamole for an extra flavor kick!
- 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 (or salsa)
- 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 for 3 minutes, then add garlic for an additional minute. Mix in spices and tomato sauce; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Lay out tortillas, sprinkle cheese on one half, spoon beef mixture over cheese, add more cheese, and fold to seal.
- Cook each quesadilla in a lightly greased skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve with optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg