Juicy Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Savor the warmth and nostalgia of these Juicy Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas, made with perfectly seasoned ground beef and gooey cheese, all encased in a golden tortilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped onions (optional)
- Cooking oil for frying
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, and drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and mix well, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until combined.
- Heat a separate skillet over medium heat and add a little cooking oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half of the cheese on one half, add a portion of the ground beef mixture, and top with more cheese. Fold the other half over.
- Cook until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side until the cheese melts.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas until all quesadillas are cooked.
- Serve warm with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
Leftover quesadillas can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on a skillet to retain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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