Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground beef and gooey melted cheese enveloped in crispy tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy recipe offers a delightful explosion of flavor that everyone will love. Customize with your favorite ingredients to make it your own, and serve hot with salsa or guacamole for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella mix)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté for about five minutes until soft.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, add shredded cheese to the beef mixture, stirring until melted.
- Place some filling on one half of each tortilla and fold over.
- In a clean skillet over medium heat, cook each quesadilla for about three minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Use freshly grated cheese for better melting. - Swap ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option. - Add jalapeños for extra heat or black beans for added protein.