Description
Mouthwatering ground beef quesadillas promise a delightful Mexican-inspired feast packed with melted cheese and savory seasoned meat. Crispy tortillas and rich flavors blend perfectly, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of this irresistible comfort classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese and Tortillas:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) olive oil or butter
Optional Serving Sides:
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly browned, then eliminate excess grease.
- Infuse the meat with a robust blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer for an additional 2 minutes to develop rich flavors.
- Prepare a clean skillet with a light coating of olive oil or butter, then lay a tortilla flat.
- Generously sprinkle cheese across half the tortilla, creating a melty foundation.
- Distribute the seasoned ground beef evenly over the cheese, ensuring full coverage.
- Crown the beef with another layer of cheese for maximum gooey texture.
- Carefully fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently to seal the edges.
- Grill on medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, watching for a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Repeat the process with remaining tortillas to create multiple quesadillas.
- Slice each quesadilla into triangular wedges for easy serving.
- Accompany with classic garnishes like cool sour cream, zesty salsa, or creamy guacamole.
Notes
- Toast spices in the skillet with beef for deeper, richer flavor development before adding meat.
- Replace flour tortillas with large lettuce leaves or low-carb tortilla alternatives for a lighter version.
- Use a blend of sharp cheddar and monterey jack for maximum melting and complex tangy taste.
- Cook extra seasoned beef and store separately to quickly assemble quesadillas throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg