Description
Craving a comforting, cheesy meal? Look no further than these Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas! Bursting with flavor from well-seasoned ground beef and a generous amount of melted cheese, these quesadillas are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a quick family dinner or a tasty snack for game day—they’re sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices, making them a hit for both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella)
- 6 flour tortillas
- Olive oil
- Chili powder
- Chipotle pepper
- Oregano
- Cumin
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Tomato paste
- Beef stock
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F to keep cooked quesadillas warm.
- In a non-stick frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook ground beef with spices until fully cooked (8-10 minutes).
- Add tomato paste and beef broth; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble quesadillas by layering cheese and beef mixture on half of each tortilla before folding.
- Cook in the same pan with vegetable oil over medium-low heat until golden brown on both sides (about 4 minutes total).
- Cut into wedges and serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wedges (150g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg