Ground Beef Quesadillas
Ground beef quesadillas are a delicious and satisfying meal that combines perfectly seasoned ground beef with gooey melted cheese, all wrapped in crispy tortillas. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, bringing comfort and joy to your table. Enjoy them with your favorite toppings for an explosion of flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more.
- 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 ground beef (80/20)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the onion and bell pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, paprika, and salt; stir well and cook for another minute.
- Assemble by placing some beef mixture on half of each tortilla, sprinkle cheese on top, then fold it over.
- Cook each quesadilla in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side). Slice into wedges before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg