Description
Ground beef quesadillas are a quick and delicious meal that combines seasoned ground beef with ooey-gooey cheese, all encased in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, these quesadillas are highly customizable, allowing you to add your favorite fillings and toppings. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a satisfying dish that impresses everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping bell peppers and onion.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked. Drain excess fat, then add onions and bell peppers; cook until softened. Season with chili powder and cumin.
- Lay one tortilla flat, sprinkle half with cheese, add the beef mixture, then top with more cheese before folding.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each folded quesadilla for about three minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg