Description

Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy tortillas with savory ground beef and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, these quesadillas can be customized to suit your taste. Serve them hot with a side of tangy sour cream or fresh salsa for a delightful experience that will have everyone coming back for more.

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 paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
Stir in the chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until soft.
Add cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking until fragrant.
Layer half of each tortilla with shredded cheese and a scoop of the beef mixture, then fold over.
In the same skillet, cook each quesadilla until golden brown on both sides and the cheese melts.
Let cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve hot with sour cream.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 17g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Customize by swapping ground beef for chicken or black beans. For extra spice, add jalapeños or additional spices like smoked paprika. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.