Description
These Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. The combination of seasoned ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and crispy tortillas makes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ground Beef:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
For the Quesadillas:
- 16 oz. shredded cheese
- 4 large tortillas (burrito size)
For Serving:
- Fresh toppings: lettuce, cilantro, salsa/tomato, sour cream, etc.
Instructions
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook 3-4 minutes, breaking up with a spoon.
- Add tomato paste, sea salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder to skillet and mix everything well. Depending on fat content, add a splash of water if it’s dry.
- Turn the heat down to low and cook for 3-4 more minutes, stirring frequently, until ground beef is cooked through. Set aside.
- Assemble quesadillas. In a large skillet over medium heat, layer 1/3 cup shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla. Top with 1/2 cup ground beef mixture and another 1/3 cup shredded cheese.
- Fold over top and cook for about 2-3 minutes, and when the cheese starts to melt, carefully flip over with large flipper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with remaining 3 quesadillas.
- Cut into wedges and serve with toppings. See topping ideas in post or below.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings to your preference by adding veggies or other toppings.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cheesy, Ground Beef, Quesadillas, Mexican, Easy, Family-Friendly
