Description
These Ground Beef Quesadillas feature seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese sandwiched in crispy golden flour tortillas. Quick to make and bursting with flavor, they’re an ideal meal for lunch, dinner, or satisfying game day snacks.
Ingredients
Meat & Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
Seasonings & Sauces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ cup salsa
Dairy & Bread
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
For Serving
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Place a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, allowing it to warm up for a minute.
- Sauté Onion: Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until it’s thoroughly browned and no longer pink.
- Season the Beef: Stir in 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning and ½ cup of salsa into the beef mixture. Let it cook together for 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors meld and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Prepare Tortilla: Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and place one large flour tortilla flat in the pan.
- Add Cheese and Beef Filling: Sprinkle about half of the cheese evenly over one half of the tortilla, then spoon the seasoned beef mixture on top, and finish with the remaining cheese over the beef.
- Fold and Cook Quesadilla: Fold the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese inside has melted.
- Repeat for Remaining Tortillas: Remove the finished quesadilla to a plate, then repeat the process with the other tortillas and remaining ingredients.
- Serve: Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm accompanied by sour cream and extra salsa for dipping.
Notes
- Add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture for a spicy kick.
- Substitute ground turkey for leaner protein.
- Serve with guacamole for extra creamy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
