Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Looking for a quick and delicious meal? This Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe is your answer! These mouthwatering quesadillas feature seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, all encased in a perfectly crispy tortilla. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Everyone—from kids to adults—will love these cheesy delights! Serve them hot with your favorite toppings like salsa or guacamole for an extra flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (4 quesadillas) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
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
- Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chopped onion; cook for 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce; let simmer for flavor infusion.
- Assemble quesadillas by layering cheese and the beef mixture on half of each tortilla, then fold over.
- Cook each quesadilla in a skillet with butter or oil for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Slice into wedges and serve with optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg