Ground Beef Quesadillas
Ground Beef Quesadillas are the perfect quick meal that brings together crispy tortillas, savory beef, and gooey cheese for a deliciously satisfying experience. Ideal for busy weeknights or fun gatherings, these quesadillas are easy to make and customizable with your favorite ingredients. Serve them with salsa or guacamole for an extra touch of flavor that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, cumin, and chili powder; cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks (7-10 minutes).
- On half of each tortilla, layer the beef mixture followed by shredded cheese. Fold over to create a taco shape.
- Place each quesadilla in the skillet, cooking until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with salsa or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg