Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
If you’re on the hunt for a quick and delicious meal that everyone in the family will adore, look no further than this Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe! Bursting with savory ground beef, melty cheese, and crispy edges, these quesadillas are not just a meal—they’re an experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings, this dish is incredibly easy to whip up in just 30 minutes. Plus, the customizable nature of quesadillas means everyone can create their own unique flavor combinations. Serve them with your favorite dips like salsa and guacamole for a delightful twist that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- 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. Brown the ground beef and drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion; cook until softened. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce; simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Assemble quesadillas by layering cheese and beef mixture on half of each tortilla, then fold.
- Cook each quesadilla in a skillet with butter/oil over medium heat until golden brown (2–3 minutes per side).
- Slice and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (135g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg