Description
Mouthwatering cheesy ground beef quesadillas bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your kitchen. Crispy tortillas packed with seasoned beef and melted cheese create a quick, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb / 0.45 kilogram) ground beef
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Other Ingredients:
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink, then eliminate excess fat completely.
- Integrate taco seasoning into the beef, ensuring even distribution and robust flavor profile.
- Warm a clean skillet with olive oil over medium heat, creating a smooth cooking surface.
- Delicately position a tortilla into the heated skillet, preparing for transformation.
- Generously distribute cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese across one half of the tortilla, creating a molten base.
- Carefully spread the seasoned beef mixture over the cheese layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Skillfully fold the tortilla into a half-moon shape, creating a sealed pocket of savory ingredients.
- Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, rotating when the bottom achieves a golden-brown crispy texture.
- Continue the process with remaining tortillas and filling, maintaining consistent heat and cooking technique.
- Slice the quesadillas into triangular wedges, presenting a visually appealing and delectable dish.
- Accompany with preferred garnishes like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for enhanced enjoyment.
Notes
- Perfectly brown ground beef by ensuring the skillet is hot before adding meat, which helps develop a delicious caramelized exterior.
- Drain excess fat thoroughly to prevent soggy quesadillas and keep the texture crisp and appetizing.
- Try different cheese blends like pepper jack or Mexican blend for extra flavor complexity and depth.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using corn tortillas instead of flour, keeping the dish accessible for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 428 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg