Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food that combines perfectly seasoned ground beef and rich, melty cheese all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these quesadillas can be customized with your favorite vegetables or spices, making them a versatile option for any meal. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this delicious dish that is sure to please both kids and adults alike. Serve them with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces shredded cheese blend (cheddar, Monterey Jack, and pizza mozzarella)
- 6 flour tortillas
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted beef stock/broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for greasing pan)
- Salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F to keep cooked quesadillas warm.
- In a large non-stick pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook ground beef with spices until no longer pink.
- Stir in tomato paste and beef broth; remove from heat.
- Assemble quesadillas by placing cheese on one half of each tortilla followed by the beef mixture and more cheese.
- Fold tortillas in half and cook in the pan with vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Keep warm in the oven while cooking remaining quesadillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (152g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg